This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive healthcare to pediatric patients and adolescents in collaboration with physicians, their families, and the healthcare team. The role focuses on improving the health and well-being of school-age youth in school-based settings.
Responsibilities
Practice independently within the full scope of nurse practitioner licensure and certification, consulting with a physician for clinical situations outside of NP scope of practice or when additional guidance is warranted
Identify clients requiring specialized care or services beyond the scope of the NP role and coordinate appropriate referrals to other providers, Center staff, and/or community resources as clinically indicated
Perform and interpret diagnostic and screening tests as appropriate
Consult with staff members regarding the comprehensive healthcare of clients and their families
Practice in a school-based setting, providing accessible healthcare where students learn and thrive
Deliver preventive, acute, and chronic disease management services to school-age children and adolescents, with the expectation of expanding services to all school-age populations as the program grows
Develop and maintain appropriate policies, protocols, records, reports, and statistical data relevant to services provided
Ensure that protocols developed with Center clinicians are current and adequate for nurse practitioner practices
Participate in staff service programs
Address the unique physical, emotional, behavioral, and social health needs of school-age patients
Collaborate closely with school staff, behavioral health professionals, care teams, and families
Contribute to health equity and student success through meaningful, community-centered care
Work within an integrated care model that includes medical, behavioral health, and community support services
Maintain and adhere to a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a licensed Missouri physician
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA and FERPA, in all aspects of client care and recordkeeping
Participate in Health Center staff problem-solving groups
Attend and participate in department meetings as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with nurse practitioner specialization from an accredited program required
Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Missouri required
Board Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required
Ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration for the purpose of prescribing controlled substances, as applicable to scope of practice required
Ability to establish and maintain a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a licensed Missouri physician required
Demonstrated experience working with school-age children, adolescents, and young adults required
Knowledge of school-age and adolescent preventive care, behavioral health screening, reproductive health, sports physicals, school health requirements, and chronic disease management required
Successfully complete a criminal background check and state fingerprinting as required for school-based employment in Missouri
Commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations required
Nice to have:
School-based health, pediatric, adolescent medicine, family medicine, community health, or FQHC experience
Experience collaborating with schools, community agencies, and multidisciplinary care
Important Details
Approved work locations: Carondelet, Dutchtown, Forest Park Southeast, University City, Rung for Women, Places for People, Any other approved locations added in the future
About the Company
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities; however, may provide clinical guidance to support staff as appropriate. The Department Officer is the Chief Medical Officer. The role reports to the Chief Medical Officer and/or Associate Medical Director. Working relationships inside the Center are all-inclusive. Outside the Center, relationships include clients, community organizations and agencies, professional colleagues, professional organizations, and institutions of learning.
Family Care Health Centers is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible comprehensive primary health care services to the residents of St.
