Advanced Practice RN - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinics

Provides medical services to patients in an ambulatory or a clinic setting.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8a-5p.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provides individualized medical care to patients in the ambulatory clinic setting which includes collection of relevant patient history, physical and/or mental health assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

• Psychiatry Clinic Assignment: Provides psychiatric health services, education, counselling, and emotional support.

• Demonstrates age specific competencies in the provision of care.

• Orders necessary diagnostic tests relevant to patient condition and utilizes results to determine appropriate treatment for the patient.

• Performs procedures such as I&D, splinting, suturing, or simple lesion (wart) removal, based on knowledge, skills and abilities, as applicable to clinical area.

• Completes timely, thorough documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record.

• Orders pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments indicated in management of the acute illness or health condition.

• Responds to onsite emergencies and provides prompt, and appropriate care until EMS arrives.

• Provides relevant education and discharge instructions to the patient/family related to the acute presenting illness or health condition and need for follow-up.

• Consults with physician and hospitalists as needed.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care in the clinic setting.

• Ability to identify and address the age specific needs of the patients served.

• Ability to work autonomously while recognizing when to consult with other members of the health care team.

• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in nursing with previous clinical experience in a health care setting required.

• Licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska required.

• Psychiatry Clinic assignment: ANCC certification (or eligibility to take exam) as a Psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner required.

• Experience using an electronic medical record required.

• CPR certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years of experience in a primary care/ambulatory care/urgent care preferred; for the Same Day Pediatrics Clinic, minimum of three years of APRN experience in an ambulatory and/or urgent care preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks.  Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up. Requires up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.