Job Description Children's Nebraska is seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Developmental Pediatrics Clinic. Our clinic specializes in supporting children with developmental delays, disabilities, learning difficulties and behavioral challenges, helping them succeed at school, at home and in social settings. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as an advanced practice provider , with pediatric experience strongly preferred, and a passion for delivering compassionate, family-centered care as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team-and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview The advanced practice provider (APP) provides patient centered, specialized, evidence based care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education and advocacy. APP's are board-certified providers that assume responsibility and accountability for health stabilization, promotion, and maintenance of acute and chronic illness or injury. This role contributes to the mission and vision of the organization by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Nebraska state statues, administrative code and organization bylaws. The APP is committed to a culture of clinical excellence, respect, innovation, and academic inquiry through collaborative practice with all members of the care delivery team. Essential Functions Responsible for providing safe, comprehensive and compassionate clinical care.

• Assesses patient, synthesizes and analyzes data, orders diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, and evaluates clinical outcomes.
• Seeks and integrates the perspectives of inter-professional team members in developing and implementing the plan of care.
• Preforms diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; prescribes medications and complex medical regimes while monitoring for desired and adverse outcomes, specific to the infant/child with high risk, complex acute, critical, or chronic conditions.
• Applies evidence based medicine pertinent to neonatal/pediatric populations.
• Continuously evaluates the relationships among access, cost, quality, safety and their influence on healthcare outcomes and sustainability.
• Assumes leadership role to establish and monitor standards of practice and to improve patient care through sharing knowledge, leading teams and developing programs.
• Constant consideration of child's development, family's readiness and resources when translating health information, education and support.
• Demonstrate understanding of internal and external rules, regulations and legislation as it relates to APP practice, licensure, certification and billing compliance.
• Maintains accurate log of credentialed procedures performed. Demonstrates competency and expertise when performing credentialed procedures/specialty skills.
• Serves as an advocate for the needs of the children and their families across the health care continuum ensuring the best patient/family experience possible 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 Previous clinical experience in pediatrics Preferred Minimum 3 years of Advanced Practice Provider experience Skills and Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills Must be knowledgeable in billing regulation practices to include documentation requirements/CPT coding regulations. Knowledge of physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social needs of the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age and adolescent patients Maintains current knowledge and skill level in field through reading appropriate journals, networking, and attendance at conferences or seminars. Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines. Ability to be self-directed, with minimum supervision, and detail oriented. Licenses and Certifications CPNP

• Cert Peds Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required or CPNP-AC
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Acute Care Upon Hire Required and BLS
• Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and PEARS
• Peds Emergency Assessment required if working in Children's Physicians locations within 180 Days Required or PALS
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required or ACLS (only required if working in the Cardiology department ) within 1 Year Required and DEA License within 30 Days Required Satisfy all relevant criteria and qualifications outlined in the Medical Staff Policy on Allied Health Professional, required to be credentialed.

Upon Hire Required Takes call per the division expectations Required Children's is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children's, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child! About Us 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.