Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

Location: Loris

JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision by the Chief Medical Officer, the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides primary health care to individuals and families in the field of pediatrics in both normal and/or high risk populations with complex nursing/medical needs, in accordance with agency guidelines and medical protocols. Provider functions under signed medical protocols by the medical preceptor.

WHY LRMC:
Little River Medical Center is a non-profit community health center within Horry County. At Little River Medical Center, we strive to offer exceptional health services and deliver quality, compassionate care to everyone. We provide a wide range of affordable health and support service for every family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBITIES include the following but are not limited to:

• Performs comprehensive examinations, including physical, developmental assessment and screening for psychosocial problems.
• Complete timely documentation in the EMR for each patient encounter and review patient medical records for accuracy, and completeness as outlined in LRMC Policy for ensuring timely medical record documentation.
• Requests, obtains and evaluates results of screening tests.
• Prescribes treatment plan for management/care for patients and families according to protocols and refers appropriately.
• Develops a health maintenance plan for individual patients which includes health education, health promotion/disease prevention and general anticipatory guidance.
• Counsels' patients and families appropriately regarding management of their care.
• Monitors the treatment regimen in selected populations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all the above. Assessed by medical and clinical preceptors through record audits and one on one training and observation, at least once a year, or if needed.
• Confer with medical preceptor at least monthly, or when needed for consultation, information, etc.
• Develops with medical preceptor and supervisor protocols and/or appropriate literature or reference materials to be used and appropriate for state board of nursing for patient management of clients and families.
• Provides ongoing staff education based on health needs of population served. Provides in-service education in area of specialty. Provides individualized clinical orientation for nursing personnel in specialty area.
• Conduct quality assurance review utilizing clinical measures by life cycle.
• Serve as advocate for the center and serve as liaison to local hospitals, health organizations as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the Mid-Level Licensed Independent Practitioner Request for Privileges Document. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and /or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 3-5 years of experience as an NP. (Required)
• Must specialize in Pediatrics. (Required)
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed in the state of South Carolina. Minimum of one year experience in your specialty preferred.
• Current license as Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
• Current driver's license may be required to use personal vehicle.
• Must maintain Basic CPR certification. PALS or ACLS may be required depending on specialty area.
• Must possess NP certification from a nationally accredited organization.

LRMC offers benefits such as:

• Medical, Vision & Dental insurance. Health Benefits start on the 1st of the month following the start date.
• Employer matched 403B Retirement Plan.
• Paid Vacation time, Sick time, & Holiday's. As well as paid qualifying Administrative Leave.
• Employer Paid Health Benefits: Life / AD&D Policies, Short/Long Term Disability, and an Employee Assistant Plan.