Description
General Position Summary:
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner works as part of the clinic provider team, performing a
variety of direct patient services, including assessments, diagnoses, implementation of
treatments, evaluations, and monitoring of the general patient management plans for clinic
patients. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner performs these functions under the general
supervision of a licensed physician in a primary health care setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Patient Relations:
1. Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical
record, etc.
2. Explains treatment to patients and families.
3. Provides culturally sensitive health education and counseling for patients, parents, and
teachers as deemed appropriate.
Staff Relations/Team Building:
1. Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary. Acts
to facilitate communication between the members of the health care team, including
clinical and non-clinical staff.
2. Performs other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center to meet the
goal of providing primary health care services.
Clinical Duties:
1. Assesses, diagnoses, implements treatment, evaluates, and monitors patients' health
status.
2. Performs complete physical examinations on patients.
3. Orders routine and diagnostic lab and x-ray studies based on clinical guidelines and
medical judgment.
4. Diagnoses acute and chronic illness on the basis of clinical findings, laboratory and x-ray
reports, and/or the results of other diagnostic procedures according to approved
protocols.
5. Formulates, initiates, and monitors patient management plans for patients assigned to
the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, using protocols and/or consultation with a supervising
physician.
6. Provides routine preventive physical examinations for children from birth to age 18
years.
7. Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions
to supervising physicians, emergency department physicians, or appropriate specialists.
8. Renders emergency care and treatment, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
starting IV fluids, and ordering appropriate emergency medications. Sutures the
lacerations and addresses acute orthopedic injury with splinting if within the provider’s
scope of care.
9. Stresses the importance of preventive health care measures and provides educational
materials to support diagnosis and treatment.
10. Participates in the pediatric on-call rotation and works in the immediate care clinic on
Saturday.
11. Performs other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center to meet the
goals of providing primary health care.
12. Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the
essential functions of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position.
Administrative Duties:
1. Reviews other providers’ notes as per the "Chart Review Policy" of the Johnson Health
Center.
2. Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews records
regularly, and obtains physician counter signatures where necessary.
3. Closes all patient charts within 72 hours and conducts regular reviews of all other
jellybeans.
Performance Improvement Activities:
1. Attends all medical staff meetings, huddles, and participates in the Johnson Health
Center QI program.
Safety/Infection Control Activities:
1. Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control seminars and follows general OSHA
guidelines for infection control, including “Universal Precautions.”
2. Abides by all Johnson Health Center infection control policies, including acute response
measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.
Other Functions:
1. Staff members will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate
Compliance Manual.
2. Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center
and its mission.
3. Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences
of the diverse population we serve.
4. Assures that any job functions that are added or changed as organizational needs
required by Management are performed accurately, completely, and efficiently.
5. Keeps professional licenses required for the position current and up to date. Obtains all
continuing education required for license renewal.
JHC Core Values:
Staff members must actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the core values
of JHC.
1. Respect – We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves, and each other.
Every individual associated with Johnson Health Center will be treated with dignity and
respect. We value and respect people’s differences, show empathy to our patients, their
families and each other, and work collectively to build Johnson Health Center as a
health center and an employer of choice.
2. Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing every time.
Our actions reflect our commitment to honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy and
ethical behavior. We are accountable for the decisions we make and the outcome of
those decisions.
3. Excellence – We will pursue excellence each and every day in activities that foster,
teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation, and efficiencies.
At Johnson Health Center, our medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, front desk
and administrative teams are passionately committed to the highest quality of care for
our patients. We continually seek out ways to enhance the patient experience and
promote an environment of continuous quality improvement.
4. Innovation – We value creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement efforts.
We are advocates and instruments of positive change, encouraging employees to
engage in responsible risk-taking and working to make a difference. Out of the box
thinking enables us to build on successes and learn from failures.
5. Teamwork – We understand that teamwork is the essence of our ability to succeed.
We work across functional boundaries for the good of the organization. Our
collaborative approach ensures participation, learning and respect and serves to
improve the quality of patient care. By focusing on a team-based approach, the
expertise of each Johnson Health Center employee is leveraged to optimize the patient
experience.
Qualifications:
1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, a Nurse Practitioner program
recognized by the Board of Nursing or from a program otherwise designated for
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, which has been approved by the State Board of Nursing.
2. The ability to relate effectively to patients and providers.
3. Must be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques.
4. Sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.
5. Must obtain certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the
National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, or the
American Nurses Credentialing Center through the American Nurses Association within
9 months of employment to avoid potential reduction in employment status and
compensation.
Physical Demand and Working Environment:
Fast-paced office setting with travel to other offices often. Lifting and/or exerting force up
to 25 pounds occasionally, with frequently moving of objects. Work requires speaking,
sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, and stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion
with certain activities. 8 to 10 hours of constant computer usage. OSHA high-risk position.
Benefits Summary:
Staff members will have access to a well-rounded benefits package and resources
to support their personal, professional, and financial goals. Johnson Health
Centers offers many benefits starting on day one of employment.
- Medical and Vision: 100% employer paid for staff member, if staff member elects
applicable options available in this current benefits plan year. We offer three health
insurance options, which start on the first day of employment. All three plans have the
option to purchase for spouse and dependents. Health insurance and vision exam are
provided through Anthem. Vision appliance equipment is covered through Anthem. - Dental Benefits: 100% employer paid for staff members, with the option to purchase for
spouse and dependents, starting the first day of employment. Dental insurance is
provided through Anthem. - Life Insurance: Basic Term Life policy of $50,000 employer paid through The Standard,
with the option to purchase additional life insurance for your spouse and dependents for
all full-time staff. - Allstate Option: Staff members have the option to purchase cancer, accident, critical
illness, and/or short-term disability through Allstate Insurance
Note: Medical, Dental, and Life are available if you work at least 24 hours per week.
- Retirement: Generous 403(b) with matching up to 5% of annual salary, offering a pre
tax and an after-tax (Roth) option provision by Corebridge. Staff members are eligible to
enroll on their first day of employment. Eligible staff members must work 20 hours
minimum weekly. All staff members are 100% vested from day one. - Paid Leave: Vacation and sick leave accrue each pay cycle. JHC recognizes 7 paid
holidays plus 2 floating holidays. Bereavement leave is available.
Providers receive 4 weeks of vacation and 13 days of sick leave accrued across 12 months
- Continuing Education: Education is an ongoing process. JHC offers tuition
reimbursement after 12-months of service $2,000 per calendar year with approval. - Loan Repayment: For certain position, staff member may apply through the National
Health Service Corps https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/ - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer: JHC is a 501 ©(3) non
profit organization. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): JHC has contracted with AllOne Health, a local
service, free to staff and any member of the household. They will help with everyday life
struggles such as: counseling (family, couples, anxiety, and depression), substance
abuse, wellness, estate planning, bankruptcy, etc. - Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care: Flexible spending
accounts offer staff the opportunity to have JHC withhold pretax dollars to be used by
the staff member to pay for certain medical, dental, and dependent care expenses
incurred by the staff member and their eligible dependents during the plan year in which
the expenses were incurred. - Health Savings Account (HSA) Options: Optional HSA with compatible high
deductible health plan to allow pre-tax savings for qualified medical expenses. Unused
HSA funds roll over each year. JHC contributes to the HSA each year. - On-site Fitness Center: Free on-site fitness center open 24-7 to all staff, located at 109
Clearview Rd, Madison Heights, VA. The center is home to treadmills, stationary bikes,
weight room, and much more. It also includes a private changing area with shower and
restroom. - CME and Malpractice: 40 hours of PTO and $2,500 for CME. Malpractice coverage is provided through FTCA.
