Pediatric nurse practitioner job description

Details:
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-School
Location: Edgewood, MD
Shift Time: Days 730a-4p - Full time hours
Number of Positions: 1
Compensation: Variable (depends on experience, specialty, facility, urgency, shift time, and location)

Please note typical travel RN (Registered Nurse) / Allied Health contracts are 13 weeks in length with possible extension. Specific details regarding compensation, patient population / unit details, experience requirements, float requirements, scheduling, weekends, holidays, and call are available upon request.

Benefits of working with AMS as a Contract / Travel RN (Registered Nurse) or Allied Health professional include:

• Competitive and negotiable wages: local and travel packages available
• Win/Win referral program
• Day one benefits including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits
• 401k plans - eligible after 90 days of employment
• Parking and compliance / credential / CEU / licensure / travel reimbursements available
• Weekly compensation with direct deposit available

American Medical Staffing is a staffing agency headquartered in Baltimore, MD with a local office in Fredricksburg, VA as well. Our goal is to CREATE an extraordinary experience for our health care professionals. Our roots are nurse owned and operated so we know what clinicians want - lots of options, a smooth and informed placement process, competitive and accurate pay, great customer service and responsiveness to requests, and advocacy when there is an issue. When AMS was founded in 2001, we started our company with a mission to be a better agency than our competitors. We have always put a heavy emphasis into what is best for our employees, not necessarily just our clients or our company. You are not an expense as you may be to a hospital; you are an asset. We take employee advocacy seriously; you are not just a number to us. The end result is that you don`t work for us; we work for you. Since starting in Baltimore, MD, we continue to grow throughout the country. Check out our industry leading reviews on Google and Indeed to see how much our clinicians enjoy working with us!

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American Medical Staffing (AMS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

The Nurse Practitioner, working 8-16 hours/week, will be a member of the Bressler MGPO, an outpatient, psychiatric clinic specialized for patients with Autism Spectrum (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This role will work closely with the Medical Director to provide compassionate care to those with ASD, ADHD and other co-occurring psychiatric illness. Responsibilities will include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and education. This role will work closely with the Medical Director to provide compassionate care to those with ASD and other co-occurring psychiatric illness. Responsibilities will include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and education.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Performs initial psychiatric assessments
* Diagnoses and manages ongoing care
* Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures as needed
* Acts as primary responder and provider in emergency situations
* Facilitates patient wellness through health promotions, education and follow up
* Participates in and acts on recommendation from clinical record review
* Completes all requests from schools, camps, exams for certificates, and return to work forms
* Completes all documentation as assigned and in an appropriate time frame
* Finalizes patient encounter forms and notes within two business days
* Responsible for clear, consistent, up-to-date documentation of all interactions with patients
* Independently seeks physician and supervisory consultation
* Seeks and is responsible for ongoing growth/development resulting in maintaining and securing active licensure
* Participates in performance improvement activities
* Assumes any other tasks and duties as delegated in a timely and cooperative manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

Currently remote work, conducting all care via virtual visits. Future work will be conducted on campus at MGH-Boston.

A Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Nursing - Child and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Current, active, professional licensure to practice in an expanded nursing role in the Comm. of MA.

Current federal and state controlled substance certification/registration.

Minimum of 2 years advanced practice experience preferred in mental health.

Acts only within the scope of his or her state license.

Experience in mental health including clinical knowledge of psychopharmacotherapy and commonly prescribed medications, their side effects and expected outcomes.

Ability to evaluate a clinical situation, draw accurate conclusions, and independently make appropriate and timely decisions within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.

Excellent written and oral communication skills while conversing with patients, families, health professionals.

Ability to communicate instructions clearly.

Good command of the English language, including medical and scientific terminology.

Strong conflict resolution and organizational skills.

Knowledge of and compliance with institutional, JCAHO, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies' standards.

Takes professional and personal responsibility for remaining current in clinical knowledge and expertise required for completing all aspects of the job.

Maxim Healthcare is looking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (or nurse aide, orderlies, patient care technician, home health aide) to provide assistance to patients with daily living tasks, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsibilities

+ Be responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming and feeding, assisting nurses with medical equipment, and checking patient vital signs.

+ Giving patients important social and emotional support.

+ Providing vital information on patient conditions to nurses.

+ Other Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Current, unencumbered state certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

+ Minimum one year of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) experience required, based on state requirements.

+ Current CPR certification, based on state requirements.

+ Copy of updated Physical, based on state requirements.

+ Copy of updated TB results/ Chest x-ray.

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Maxim Healthcare Services

Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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