Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Student Health Center Northwestern Middle School (3 days a week)
GRACE HEALTH IS LOOKING FOR A PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER AND/OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM! This individual will provide primary and/or urgent health care to pediatric patients following established standards and practices. Please note, the Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are minimum work requirements at Grace Health.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not be all inclusive.)
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS_ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:_ • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to provide and evaluate patient care. • Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. • Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. • Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. • Skill in taking medical history to assess medical condition and interpret findings. • Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence. • Skill in developing and maintaining department quality improvement. • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the general public. • Ability to maintain quality control standards. • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. • Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines/procedures relevant to medical practice in a FQHC. • Ability to communicate clearly. NP EDUCATION: Master of Science in Nursing and successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program in practice specialty.
PA EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and eligible for or currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.