Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

**Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)** Location: Loris **JOB SUMMARY:** Under limited supervision by the Chief Medical Officer, the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides primary health care to individuals and families in the field of pediatrics in both normal and/or high risk populations with complex nursing/medical needs, in accordance with agency guidelines and medical protocols. Provider functions under signed medical protocols by the medical preceptor. **WHY LRMC:** Little River Medical Center is a non-profit community health center within Horry County. At Little River Medical Center, we strive to offer exceptional health services and deliver quality, compassionate care to everyone. We provide a wide range of affordable health and support service for every family. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBITIES** include the following but are not limited to: - Performs comprehensive examinations, including physical, developmental assessment and screening for psychosocial problems. - Complete timely documentation in the EMR for each patient encounter and review patient medical records for accuracy, and completeness as outlined in LRMC Policy for ensuring timely medical record documentation. - Requests, obtains and evaluates results of screening tests. - Prescribes treatment plan for management/care for patients and families according to protocols and refers appropriately. - Develops a health maintenance plan for individual patients which includes health education, health promotion/disease prevention and general anticipatory guidance. - Counsels’ patients and families appropriately regarding management of their care. - Monitors the treatment regimen in selected populations. - Demonstrates proficiency in all the above. Assessed by medical and clinical preceptors through record audits and one on one training and observation, at least once a year, or if needed. - Confer with medical preceptor at least monthly, or when needed for consultation, information, etc. - Develops with medical preceptor and supervisor protocols and/or appropriate literature or reference materials to be used and appropriate for state board of nursing for patient management of clients and families. - Provides ongoing staff education based on health needs of population served. Provides in-service education in area of specialty. Provides individualized clinical orientation for nursing personnel in specialty area. - Conduct quality assurance review utilizing clinical measures by life cycle. - Serve as advocate for the center and serve as liaison to local hospitals, health organizations as appropriate. **QUALIFICATIONS:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the Mid-Level Licensed Independent Practitioner Request for Privileges Document. 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 and /or EXPERIENCE:** - Must have 3-5 years of experience as an NP. (Required) - Must specialize in Pediatrics. (Required) - Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed in the state of South Carolina. Minimum of one year experience in your specialty preferred. - Current license as Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. - Current driver’s license may be required to use personal vehicle. - Must maintain Basic CPR certification. PALS or ACLS may be required depending on specialty area. - Must possess NP certification from a nationally accredited organization. **LRMC offers benefits such as:** - Medical, Vision & Dental insurance. Health Benefits start on the 1st of the month following the start date. - Employer matched 403B Retirement Plan. - Paid Vacation time, Sick time, & Holiday's. As well as paid qualifying Administrative Leave. - Employer Paid Health Benefits:…