Pediatric Behavioral Health NP - Crisis Assessment; Casual

Job Description

Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, offers comprehensive, holistic care for children and families. This role supports our mission through high‑quality, evidence‑based care and collaborative practice.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients through direct medical and nursing care, health promotion, illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of a variety of health problems and conditions. The APRN/NP is a clinical expert, mentor, educator, leader, collaborator and researcher. On‑call responsibilities vary by clinic assignment.

• Assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical outcomes.
• Completes an accurate assessment (history and physical examination) of the pediatric patient.
• Syntheses and analyses data obtained through assessment to develop a comprehensive plan of care that is individualized and reflects patient care needs and includes interventions and treatments to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements plan by writing appropriate medical orders.
• Uses jointly approved protocols appropriately, if required.
• Evaluates and revises plan as indicated by changes in patient condition or needs.
• Communicates medical plan to caregivers, staff members and physicians.
• Demonstrates proper use of laboratory and x-ray to assist in diagnosis and interprets results correctly.
• Demonstrates understanding of caregiver dynamics involved in the ill pediatric patient.
• Utilizes the nursing process to meet the development and psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient/caregiver.
• Assesses the educational needs of patients/caregivers and develops/implements the educational plan in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Uses sound medical/clinical judgment during care for the pediatric patient.
• Consults/collaborates with physicians as indicated.
• Uses jointly approved protocols to guide decision making, if required.
• Stays within Scope of Practice.
• Documents assessments, plan of care, interventions and patient response to treatment.
• Prescribes therapeutic measures and medications according to the State of Nebraska APRN/NP Statutes.
• Prescribes therapeutic measures and medications, related to health conditions within scope of practice.
• Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of practice to improve patient care including recommending ways to improve clinical practice, participation in related educational activities, utilizes and/or participates in research, participation in professional organizations and performance improvement teams, and incorporation of new clinical information into practice.
• Serves as a role model for staff by facilitating, supporting, mentoring, taking initiative and practicing proactive problem solving.
• Serves as a reliable and visible resource for staff.
• Conducts or utilizes research and new clinical information to recommend ways to improve clinical practice.
• Participates in educational activities and networking related to practice.
• Seeks experiences and learning opportunities related to practice.
• Participates in professional organizations.
• Serves on Performance Improvement teams as needed.
• Assures that clinical practice meets national standards of pediatric healthcare.
• Coordinates project or program development and effective implementation.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.

• Education as required by Department of Health and Human Services-Regulation and Licensure Credentialing Division as represented by APRN licensure in the state of Nebraska.

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse, APRN or NP in Psychiatric Patient Care.

• Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter‑relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and…