Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Developmental Pediatric Clinic

Children’s Nebraska is seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Developmental Pediatrics Clinic. Our clinic specializes in supporting children with developmental delays, disabilities, learning difficulties and behavioral challenges, helping them succeed at school, at home and in social settings.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as an advanced practice provider
, with pediatric experience strongly preferred, and a passion for delivering compassionate, family‑centered care as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

The advanced practice provider (APP) provides patient‑centered, specialized, evidence‑based care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education and advocacy. APPs are board‑certified providers that assume responsibility and accountability for health stabilization, promotion, and maintenance of acute and chronic illness or injury. This role contributes to the mission and vision of the organization by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Nebraska state statutes, administrative code and organization bylaws.

The APP is committed to a culture of clinical excellence, respect, innovation, and academic inquiry through collaborative practice with all members of the care delivery team.

• Responsible for providing safe, comprehensive and compassionate clinical care. Assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical outcomes. Seeks and integrates the perspectives of inter‑professional team members in developing and implementing the plan of care. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; prescribes medications and complex medical regimes while monitoring for desired and adverse outcomes, specific to the infant/child with high risk, complex acute, critical, or chronic conditions.
  
  Applies evidence‑based medicine pertinent to neonatal/pediatric populations. Continuously evaluates the relationships among access, cost, quality, safety and their influence on healthcare outcomes and sustainability. Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of practice and to improve patient care through sharing knowledge, leading teams and developing programs. Constant consideration of child’s development, family’s readiness and resources when translating health information, education and support.
  
  Demonstrates understanding of internal and external rules, regulations and legislation as it relates to APP practice, licensure, certification and billing compliance. Maintains accurate log of credentialed procedures performed. Demonstrates competency and expertise when performing credentialed procedures/specialty skills. Serves as an advocate for the needs of the children and their families across the health care continuum ensuring the best patient/family experience possible.
• 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 Required.

• Previous clinical experience in pediatrics Preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Advanced Practice Provider experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in billing regulation practices to include documentation requirements/CPT coding regulations.
• Knowledge of physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social needs of the neonate, infant, toddler, pre‑school, school‑age and adolescent patients.
• Maintains current knowledge and skill level in field through reading appropriate journals, networking, and attendance at conferences or seminars.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties,…