Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Pediatrics

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Bethlehem, PA, US

*The hours for this part-time position are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during normal business hours*

Good Shepherd Pediatrics is the only provider in the region offering inpatient rehabilitation with specialized programs to treat children with complex medical and congenital conditions.

The physicians, nurses and therapists at the 20-bed Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Emily Howatt Pliskatt Pediatric Unit provide compassionate rehabilitation care to children up to age 21.

Good Shepherd is the leader in the Lehigh Valley for Pediatric Rehabilitation including with extensive technology and resources in all disciplines. Good Shepherd is the only pediatric rehabilitation provider in the U.S. to offer three sizes of Trexo robotic gait training technology.

The Lehigh Valley is a wonderful area to raise children with excellent education, an amazing amount of indoor and outdoor experiences as well. The Lehigh Valley is less than an hour from Philadelphia, 90 minutes to New York City and 2 hours to the Jersey Shore. We are looking for someone who is eager to join an enthusiastic team to help bring amazing care to the children of the Lehigh Valley with rehabilitation needs.

To learn more about our Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Program in Bethlehem, Pa., watch this virtual tour: https://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/levels-of-care/virtual-tours

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner will function as an intensivist within the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network to manage the patients stay from admission to transfer while supporting the Good Shepherd Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

CONTRIBUTE TO THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE GROUP

The NP will support all patients’ needs and allow expansion of hours of operation that will support Revenue, Patient Satisfaction and flexibility for Referral Sources to admit high acuity patients.

ACCOMPLISHES JOB SPECIFIC RESULTS

Perform daily rounds on assigned inpatients to Assess Patient Status, Prescribe, Plan, Coordinate, Implement and Evaluate Patient Care.

Perform advanced clinical assessment of assigned patients for clinical interventions.

Performs initial evaluation, history and physical exam on all assigned patients to support the admission process.

Order and Interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.

Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients clinical status and documentation of the same.

Coordinates a smooth transition to after care by contacting family/treating physicians as identified.

Develops care plans and DC plans in conjunction with the case management team.

Utilizes prescriptive services as allowed by the PA Board of Medical Examiners and Practitioners.

Documents all prescriptions in the medical record.

Assesses patients for change in status and institutes appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient.

Provides family- centered care by communication with the family regarding the health needs of their loved one.

Accepts “first call” for patient clinical concerns identified by floor nurses and therapists, forming a clinical plan; communicating with physician when appropriate.

Serves as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing and members of the team.

Maintains open communication with referring and consulting physicians regarding issues that are impeding progress and keeping established goals from being achieved.

Participates and supports compliance, accreditation and educational needs of the patients, family members and staff providing formal/informal education to nurses to enhance their critical thinking skills and become more proficient in physical assessment, interpretation of findings/data

Increasing their awareness of noting subtle changes that may need immediate MD/NP assessment.

Role models advanced proactive professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision making, critical thinking and problem solving.

Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.

Enhances the body of knowledge of nursing or area of specialization through exchange of ideas and knowledge in professional organizations, presentations, research activities and written publications.

Collaborates with hospital Administration in identifying hospital needs to support goals and initiatives.

MAINTAINS QUALITY SERVICE

By enforcing quality and customer service standards

Analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems

Identifying trends, recommending system improvements.

MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

By attending education workshops

Reviewing professional publications

Establishing personal networks

Benchmarking state-of-the-art practices

Participating in professional societies.

Maintain education requirements for CRNP license.

CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT

By accomplishing related results as needed.

PROVIDES COVERAGE

For inpatient, outpatient and consulting services when needed.

PARTICIPATE IN THE GOOD SHEPHERD ON CALL SCHEDULE

By being available for coverage of inpatient/outpatients as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Master's Degree in Nursing required

Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required

Work Experience:

1-2 years of experience in the area of Critical Care required

1-2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

Licenses / Certifications:

Certification as Nurse Practitioner required

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