Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric

Description I. BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for providing comprehensive health care to pediatric patients and adolescents in collaboration with physicians, their families, and the health care team while improving the health and well-being of school-age youth in school-based settings.

Department Officer:
Chief Medical Officer

Reports to:

Chief Medical Officer and/or Associate Medical Director

Supervises:
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities; however, may provide clinical guidance to support staff as appropriate.

• Practices independently within the full scope of nurse practitioner licensure and certification, consulting with a physician for clinical situations outside of Nurse Practitioner (NP) scope of practice or when additional guidance is warranted.
• Identifies clients requiring specialized care or services beyond the scope of the NP role and coordinates appropriate referrals to other providers, Center staff, and/or community resources as clinically indicated.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic and screening tests as appropriate.
• Consults with staff members regarding the comprehensive health care of clients and their families.
• Practices in a school-based setting, providing accessible healthcare where students learn and thrive.
• Delivers preventive, acute, and chronic disease management services to school-age children and adolescents, with the expectation of expanding services to all school-age populations as the program grows.
• Develops and maintains appropriate policies, protocols, records, reports, and statistical data relevant to services provided.
• Ensures that protocols developed with Center clinicians are current and adequate for nurse practitioner practices.
• Participates in staff service programs.
• Addresses the unique physical, emotional, behavioral, and social health needs of school-age patients.
• Collaborates closely with school staff, behavioral health professionals, care teams, and families.
• Contributes to health equity and student success through meaningful, community-centered care.
• Works within an integrated care model that includes medical, behavioral health, and community support services.
• Maintains and adheres to a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a licensed Missouri physician.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA and FERPA, in all aspects of client care and recordkeeping.

NURSE PRACTITIONER – PEDIATRIC

• Participates in Health Center staff problem-solving groups.
• Attends and participates in department meetings, etc. as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Inside Center:
All inclusive.

Outside Center:
Clients, community organizations and agencies, professional colleagues, professional organizations, and institutions of learning.

• Carondelet
• Dutchtown
• Forest Park Southeast
• University City
• Rung for Women
• Places for People
• Any other approved locations added in the future.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with nurse practitioner specialization from an accredited program required.
• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Missouri required.
• Board Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration for the purpose of prescribing controlled substances, as applicable to scope of practice required.
• Ability to establish and maintain a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a licensed Missouri physician required.
• Demonstrated experience working with school-age children, adolescents, and young adults required.
• Knowledge of school-age and adolescent preventive care, behavioral health screening, reproductive health, sports physicals, school health requirements, and chronic disease management required.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and state fingerprinting as required for school-based employment in Missouri.
• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations required.
• School-ba…