Nurse Practitioner- Pediatrics

Job ID:
Location: Riverside Area
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Healthcare
Salary: $162,613 - $228,406
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: UCR Health
Department: Sasidharan Ponthenkandath
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
UCR Health has a career opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing patient centric healthcare to our pediatric patients. The position's primary work location will be at La Quinta outpatient Clinic. However, it will require flexibility to work at other locations as per clinical/operational needs. This position will work independently and in conjunction with attending physicians to provide clinical expertise and care to complex patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting test results, making diagnoses, referrals, and implement ambulatory treatment. Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, well child assessments, patient and parent education, and patient safety in a pediatrics setting. Provides care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Works closely with MAs and provides back-office guidance. The care delivered will be based on evidence-based and guideline-based practice, and scientific knowledge, and in accordance with specialty standards and requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

The full salary range for the Nurse Practitioner-Pediatrics is $162,613.44 - $228,406.32 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $181,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

Education acceptable by the California Board of Nursing to obtain required licensure.

Required

Experience Requirements

A minimum of two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Required

Must meet UC credentialing requirements.

Required

Patient care experience in a pediatrics or primary care setting.

Required

License Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.

Required

Current unrestricted DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.

Required

Certification Requirements
CertificationRequirement

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required

As required for provider Medicare enrollment, national certification from one of the organizations listed below that is recognized as national certifying body:

Required

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (previously named the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses), Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation, AACN Certification Corporation, or National Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses.

Required

Special Conditions
Special

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)

Required

Overtime

Required

Travel

Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Required

Minimum Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner.

Ability to make emergency decisions quickly.


Additional Information:
Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
NURSE PRACT 2 009147 Sasidharan Ponthenkandath Krystal Rivas

Department Custom Scope
UCR Health has a career opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing patient centric healthcare to our pediatric patients. The position's primary work location will be at La Quinta outpatient Clinic. However, it will require flexibility to work at other locations as per clinical/operational needs. This position will work independently and in conjunction with attending physicians to provide clinical expertise and care to complex patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting test results, making diagnoses, referrals, and implement ambulatory treatment. Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, well child assessments, patient and parent education, and patient safety in a pediatrics setting. Provides care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Works closely with MAs and provides back-office guidance. The care delivered will be based on evidence-based and guideline-based practice, and scientific knowledge, and in accordance with specialty standards and requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

Direct Patient Care:
1.Obtain thorough histories and perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating tests and examinations. Perform well child visits. Order immunizations per the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) guidelines. 2. Assume ongoing responsibility for each patient. 3. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Referrals to other physicians or treatment options.4. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any provider or physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. 5. Monitor and evaluate patients in the ambulatory setting with new or ongoing issues. Facilitate transitions of care and care coordination. May communicate with hospitalists and other physicians on patient care. 6. Review and respond to lab/test results, patient Inbasket/MyChart messages, staff messages, refill requests, telephone calls, and virtual patient encounters. 7. Follow department/clinic guidelines for providing continuity of care in collaboration and coordination with physician. 8. Complete all patient care and encounter documentation in the electronic health record system promptly per policy. 9. Coordinate/recommend follow up with appropriate laboratory tests, imaging and diagnostic studies, and consults/referrals. 10. Provide care to achieve quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience goals. Incumbent will demonstrate a caring, sensitive, and service approach in all interactions with patients, families, and the health care team; 11. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EHR, computers, and telecommunication systems; consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our patients, and to, contracted providers, and vendors. 12. Collaborate extensively wit

70%

Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, diabetes education, condition-based education including education on minimizing stress, maximizing wellness, encouraging health lifestyle changes, and identifying resources. Screen, address, and counsel on social drivers of health. Educates patients, parents, and caregivers on vaccines and addresses vaccine questions.

20%

Develops and provides educational materials and clinical instructions to other staff providing direct patient care. Serves as a lead for staff to address patient care issues and concerns.

10%


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