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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric

University Clinical Health

#Documentation #RN #HIPAA #OSHA #FDA #Healthcare #Nurse Practitioner #Critical Care #Pediatric #MSN

Quick overview

The Nurse Practitioner provides total patient management for children with chronic lung disease by assessing, diagnosing, and treating health conditions. They also coordinate care with nursing staff, interpret tests, and ensure documentation complies with institutional and regulatory standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and be a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Critical Care certification. A minimum of two years of experience is preferred, along with active licensure in the state of Tennessee.

professional certificatepostgraduate degreeDocumentationDiagnosisCommunication skillsTreatment planningPediatric carePatient educationHIPAA complianceDischarge planningPatient assessmentCritical careMedication managementOSHA regulationsClinical proceduresTest interpretationFDA knowledge

Job description

Description

Who We Are

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of more than 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community.
We are a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and are here to serve the community by putting our patients first.
We offer exciting career opportunities for qualified caring professionals and love to promote within.
University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Position Summary

Provides total patient management for patients with chronic lung disease up to the age of 3 years in collaboration with and under the direction of a physician by assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic health problems. Follows established standards, procedures, and protocols, and gives patient care directions to nursing and other staff. Adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Has knowledge of coding and billing parameters that govern the provision of patient care by Nurse Practitioners within the state of Tennessee and as related to individual carriers. Ensures that documentation is completed in accordance with institutional guidelines. Ensures and maintains the confidentiality of patient information and other UTMG business information in accordance with HIPAA and other compliance standards. Complies with the Code of Conduct and other established policies, including but not limited to compliance, quality, and safety. Acts in accordance with UT Medical Groups’ mission at all times.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) Patient assessment Patient treatment plans Clinical procedures Patient/medication orders Test interpretation Parent education Patient/family satisfaction Regulatory compliance Chart documentation Team orientation Patient care protocols Discharge planning

Requirements

Education & Experience Licensed as a RN, MSN degree and certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Critical Care certification required (must include Certification and prescriptive authority) State of Tennessee licensure is required 2 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred Knowledge of OSHA regulations Knowledge of FDA Excellent written and verbal communication skills EOE-University Clinical Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.