Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Inpatient - Casual

Now hiring for the region's first-of-its-kind Behavioral Health & Wellness Center. A place where innovation meets compassion. Positions are anticipated to start in October of 2025.  

Schedule: 1-12 hour day shift per week.

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