Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position will involve the outpatient care and management of pediatric patients with known or suspected primary immune deficiencies in a multi-disciplinary Pediatric Immunology program. The focus of this position is primarily in the outpatient setting.

Will work under physician oversight as required by state regulation, and function within the scope of practice defined by the NP’s specialty certification, hospital medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement. This position will serve as a coordinator and primary contact for patients and referring physicians, including coordination of patient referrals and outpatient clinics. Responsibilities will include assessing and treating patients in outpatient clinic under the supervision of physician specialists, management of infusion therapies, coordination of clinical care including regular follow-up with all patients seen in Immunology clinic and referring physicians, participation in educational conferences, and education of patients and families. Occasionally this position will include working with physicians for inpatient consultations. Additional duties may include recruitment of patients for research studies.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition.

• Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.

• May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement.

• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

• Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.

• Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.

• Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.

• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

• Exposure to chemicals

• Requires protective devices

• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements

• Patient care setting

• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Typically standing or walking

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

• Using tools requiring high dexterity

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment

• Lab/research equipment

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

Certifications:

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Prof