Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Job at KidMed, Glen Allen, VA

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  • KidMed
  • Glen Allen, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is primarily responsible for obtaining detailed medical histories, comprehensive physical exams, and developing a treatment plan of care with considerable independence under the general medical direction of a physician. The NP/PA will provide competent, age-appropriate care in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Performing basic physical assessments using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.

Coordinating medical plan of care.

Securing and evaluating medical health and developmental history of patients.

Performing assessments and evaluation of patients via Telemedicine, as applicable.

Collaborating with the managing physicians to develop, implement, and enforce any and all patient care clinical pathways to ensure consistency in the treatment of patients.

Identifying opportunities for improvement in all aspects of the facility.

Facilitating patient flow, communication, and problem resolution.

Assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures.

Serving as a resource person and role model for staff by demonstrating professionalism and leading by example.

Encouraging participation in facilities activities.

Writing and executing orders in accordance with legal, ethical, state, and facility standards.

Administering medications and treatments safely and as prescribed.

Identifying community health resources.

Performing necessary follow-ups with patients on lab and x-ray results as directed by the physician.

Consulting the physician in a timely manner regarding patients showing signs of instability or those who may require admission to the hospital.

Participating in mandatory training and attending staff meetings.

Reporting all parent/patient complaints to the manager in a timely manner to allow for appropriate action to be taken.

Conveying respect of patient's rights and treating all patients with dignity.

Practicing and promoting positive customer/peer relations while fostering a learning work environment.

Maintaining a clean work environment (i.e. ensuring that the work area and staff lounge are tidy and equipment and utensils are put away at the end of each shift).

Functioning as a supportive team member.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Ability to be in-clinic to perform all job duties, unless otherwise agreed upon by employee and department manager (i.e. Telemedicine).

Ability to perform moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, and performing CPR.

Ability to lift work materials, equipment, and patients. Occupational lifting may be heavy and awkward (over 50lbs).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and bedside manner

Computer literacy

Skill in exercising high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making abilities.

Ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings obtained by history, physical screening, and behavioral assessments

Ability to execute diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: suturing, I&D of abscesses, foreign body removal, and specimen collections

Required Education/Experience:

Graduation from an approved Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program

Valid license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the state of Virginia

Valid DEA License (if applicable)

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Experience in pediatrics (preferred)

Emergency/Urgent Care experience (preferred)

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday-Thursday : 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday : 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident/Disability
  • AD & D
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal Resources

Join our dedicated team and be part of a welcoming environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care!

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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