Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Behavioral Health

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

A Brief Overview
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients through direct medical/nursing care to include: health promotion, health supervision, illness prevention and diagnosis, treatment and management of various health problems and conditions. The APRN/NP is a clinical expert, mentor and educator, leader, collaborator, and researcher. On-call responsibilities vary depending upon the clinic assignment.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical outcomes. • Completes an accurate assessment (history and physical examination) of the pediatric patient. • Syntheses and analyses data obtained through assessment to develop a comprehensive plan of care that is individualized and reflects patient care needs and includes interventions and treatments to attain expected outcomes. • Implements plan by writing appropriate medical orders. • Uses jointly approved protocols appropriately, if required. • Evaluates and revises plan as indicated by changes in patient condition or needs. • Communicates medical plan to caregivers, staff members and physicians. • Demonstrates proper use of laboratory and x-ray to assist in diagnosis and interprets results correctly. • Demonstrates understanding of caregiver dynamics involved in the ill pediatric patient. • Utilizes the nursing process to meet the development and psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient/caregiver. • Assesses the educational needs of patients/caregivers and develops/implements the educational plan in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Uses sound medical/clinical judgment during care for the pediatric patient. • Consults/collaborates with physicians as indicated. • Uses jointly approved protocols to guide decision making, if required. • Stays within Scope of Practice. • Documents assessments, plan of care, interventions and patient response to treatment.
• Prescribes therapeutic measures and medications according to the State of Nebraska APRN/NP Statutes. • Prescribes therapeutic measures and medications, related to health conditions within scope of practice.
• Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of practice to improve patient care including recommending ways to improve clinical practice, participation in related educational activities, utilizes and/or participates in research, participation in professional organizations and performance improvement teams, and incorporation of new clinical information into practice. • Serves as a role model for staff by facilitating, supporting, mentoring, taking initiative, and practicing proactive problem solving. • Serves as a reliable and visible resource for staff. • Conducts or utilizes research and new clinical information to recommend ways to improve clinical practice. • Participates in educational activities and networking related to practice. • Seeks experiences and learning opportunities related to practice. • Participates in professional organizations. • Serves on Performance Improvement teams as needed. • Assures that clinical practice meets national standards of pediatric healthcare. • Coordinates project or program development and effective implementation.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

• Education as required by Department of Health and Human Services-Regulation and Licensure Credentialing Division as represented by APRN licensure in the state of Nebraska Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse, APRN, or NP in Psychiatric Patient Care Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and other clini