The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking an APP to join our division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at 100% time. The APP will provide direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, to children and adolescents through a general pediatrics outpatient setting. In accordance with scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, regulations, institutional policies and practice agreements, the position will independently conduct comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and developmental health history, physical assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans as needed. This position will be required to work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position may be eligible for a transition and relocation allowance.
Duties to include:
Obtains and documents a comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and developmental health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment, and plan of care.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for patients in general pediatric outpatient clinics.
Arranges appropriate follow-up and consultation as needed in the outpatient setting.
Initiate and coordinate referrals to other health care team members or agencies.
Orders, performs, interprets, and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
Interprets results of tests and procedures to families and provides instructions and follow-up.
Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Provide education and serve as a resource for nursing staff, external agencies, community, and other health professionals.
Participates in departmental educational conferences and clinical care meetings.
Accurately and appropriately complete documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR) and other records for compliance, billing, and other regulatory standards.
Acquire and maintain clinical competency and expertise in general pediatrics.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as requested/assigned.
About the Department of Pediatrics:
The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine. The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. UI Stead Family Children's Hospital is one of the nation's top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa's only comprehensive children's hospital.
About the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine:
The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine has a long history of providing innovative care for Iowa's children. The dedicated faculty and health care teams want to make a difference in the health of Iowa's children and families by bringing evidence-based medicine to everyday practice and providing access to specialty care when needed. The division provides exceptional training to residents, medical students, and nurse practitioners who will lead pediatric care in the years ahead.
The division also provides child protection services, palliative care, child advocacy and child policy, and promotes communication between families and physicians. The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine has a certified child car seat safety inspector and promotes education, communication, and training for children and families.
Education requirement:
A Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing is required.
Experience Requirement:
Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (PNP-PC).
Current ARNP license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa is required.
Federal DEA License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Demonstrated experience in the clinical care of pediatrics.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with indirect supervision, have critical thinking/problem solving skills, and has attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Highly Desired Qualification:
Knowledge and experience in ambulatory care.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Pediatrics Human Resources at pedsuichildrenshr@uiowa.edu
