VMG Nurse Practitioner

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Organization:

General Pediatrics

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

This full-time nurse practitioner will spend her/his clinical time in the Pediatric Primary Care Clinic. Approximately half of the job will be in providing pediatric primary care, while the other half will be in providing nutritional counseling to children with obesity. Specific job responsibilities include: history taking, physical exams, and assessments of newborns to children age 21 using a medical home model which supports both well child exams and acute visits. The NP will be expected to: 1) order age-appropriate immunizations, assess physical growth, and perform developmental assessments, screening tests and well child exams in compliance with AAP, Bright Futures, and EPDST guidelines; 2) refer patients to appropriate specialty services; 3) order appropriate labs and imaging as indicated; 4) treat minor acute illnesses and refer to appropriate specialties in accordance with physician-developed and guided protocols; 5) work to improve patient flow through clinic by seeing lower acuity patients efficiently; 6) convert acute visits to EPSDT/checkup visits when possible; 7) communicate effectively with parents and caregivers regarding assessments, treatments, and management; and 8) collaborate and communicate in a professional manner with various members of our medical home team including residents, attendings, social workers, case managers, psychologists and staff. Because of the high rate of childhood obesity among our patients, we are also seeking a practitioner with interest in supporting clinic-based nutritional counseling. Our clinic has recently been awarded a grant to support embedded obesity management. While experience with nutritional counseling is preferred, an interested practitioner will be trained by our team of experienced dieticians to deliver evidence-based nutritional interventions in our clinic setting.

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DESCRIPTION

The Division cares for a large, diverse patient population, and we seek to provide care consistent with a medical home model.   We are a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and are working to improve continuity for patients with their primary provider, and this position will support that increased continuity.  This position typically operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday (with some flexibility of hours to best serve our patients and support clinic efficiency) with at least one evening (4-8pm) shift a week and occasional Saturday clinic coverage.  The clinic is staffed at all times by attending and resident physicians, with ready access to all ancillary services.   Attending providers will supervise all care provided by nurse practitioners. The Division has a culture of quality improvement as we serve diverse populations. Subsequently, practitioners will participate in and/or lead practice improvement clinic-based projects.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our Nursing Philosophy:  

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. 

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more...Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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• Our Nursing Leadership: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/leadership.html
• Shared Governance: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/shared-governance.html
• Education& Professional Development: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/professional-development.html
• Life In Nashville: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/nashville.html
• VUMC Nursing: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=vanderbilt-nursing  

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Master's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.