Nurse Practitioner - School Based Health

Job Summary

Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10451 Montgomery County School Based Health Centers.

Pay Range: $ – $.

The Nurse Practitioner works independently with collaborative supervision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessment and management of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Implementation and evaluation of a care plan within protocols agreed upon by the Medical Director.
• Participation in clinical research and application of its results.
• Multidisciplinary consultation for patient care delivery.
• Operate within legal scope and nursing standards, CNH Policies and Procedures, and all applicable laws.
• Supporting the development of RN relationships within the community.

• Minimum Education:
  
  MSN from an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  0 years; clinical experience with two years in pediatric care (required). 2 years of pediatric care (preferred).
• Required Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  APRN licensure in the state(s) of practice, credentialing from Children’s National Medical staff office, BLS, CPNP or FNP-BC.

• Assess individual patient status, obtain comprehensive history and examination, developmental assessment.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests, imaging as indicated.
• Gather and maintain patient medical records, interpret results, plan interventions.
• Collaborate with health care team members, clinics and community agencies.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on protocols and patient/family needs.
• Perform minor procedures when indicated (e.g., ear irrigation, suture removal).
• Independently prescribe drugs according to guidelines.
• Provide clinical expertise for patients, families, and team members.
• Serve as role model for complex patient care issues.
• Direct management of patient in emergency situations.
• Enhance professional nursing by participating in professional organizations and committees.
• Participate in on‑call rotation as needed.

• Act as consultant in areas of clinical expertise to other health care professionals and the community.
• Utilize written and verbal means to document and communicate patient status.
• Manage conflict constructively.
• Communicate needed system changes effectively.
• Identify needs for professional growth of staff and communicate them.

• Actively participate in development of standards of care.
• Provide input and feedback to improve quality of care for patients and families.
• Organize workload and set priorities for short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Consult with other providers regarding patient care policies.
• Interpret policy intent in an understandable and non‑biased manner.

• Monitor and document effectiveness of patient care interventions.
• Participate in quality assurance monitoring with the department or practice.
• Propose and develop patient care programs to improve delivery of care.

• Assess learning needs of patient and family.
• Implement teaching strategies using appropriate tools and resources.
• Evaluate patient and family understanding after teaching.
• Communicate learning needs and responses to other team members.
• Develop educational materials directed at patients and families.

• Disseminate information pertaining to research from other professionals.

• Engage in development of NP role and practice within organization.
• Participate in NP certification maintenance program.
• Attend continuing education conferences and lectures.
• Hold membership in specialty organizations.
• Develop and present educational programs to hospital and community health professionals.
• Identify learning needs of staff, develop in‑services and projects to address them.
• Meet periodically with clinical educators and service directors to assess staff needs.

• Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making.
• Respond promptly to uncertainty and resolve situations.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers.
• Attend to important…