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MO-SSM Health Streets of Caledonia

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Urgent Care team at our newest facility at the Streets of Caledonia in O’Fallon, MO. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, compassionate care to pediatric patients with acute and urgent health issues. This role requires clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including patient history, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing for pediatric patients.

• Diagnose and treat a variety of acute illnesses, injuries, and infections common in pediatric populations.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and other therapies as appropriate.

• Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic health record (EHR) system.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

• Stay current with advances in pediatric medicine and urgent care practices through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

• Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) by a recognized certifying body (e.g., PNCB, ANCC).

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Missouri.

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, preferably in an urgent care or emergency care setting.

• Strong clinical skills in pediatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in using electronic health records and other healthcare technology.

Work Environment:

• The position involves direct patient contact and requires the ability to stand and move throughout the clinic for extended periods.

• Flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet the urgent care needs of patients.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.

• Continuing education opportunities and support for professional development.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, cover letter, and professional references through the SSM Health careers portal at joinssmhealth.com.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing a work environment that respects and values individual differences.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and their families at SSM Health Urgent Care in O’Fallon, MO!

Job Summary:

In collaboration with physician(s), demonstrates and provides professional nursing care to specialty patients requiring an advanced level of knowledge and management of their nursing care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates and provides medical interventions in response to acute changes in patient conditions.

• Provides educational services to nursing and ancillary departments and serves as an educational consultant on clinical practice issues.

• Applies evidence based practices to achieve multidisciplinary collaboration to facilitate continuity of care.

• Contributes to the satisfaction of the medical staff by collaborating with physicians to deliver best care.

• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities to act as a change agent by introducing nursing practice innovations.

• Evaluates nursing practices associated with specialty area, defines needs/problems with patient care and makes constructive suggestions that creates a positive patient outcome.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a formal post-basic education program from or formally affiliated with an accredited college, university or hospital (Before July 1, 1998) or a graduate degree from an accredited college or university (After July 1, 1998) with a concentration in the appropriate advanced practice nursing clinical specialty area.

• Board certification by a national recognized certifying board in the appropriate population focus

• Current or compact RN license in appropriate state

• Appropriate APRN license or document of recognition in appropriate state

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

• Constant standing and walking.

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Occasional driving.

• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• And

• APN Controlled Substance - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• And

• Full Practice Authority APRN Control Substance - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• And

• Full Practice Authority APRN - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

• Or

• Registered Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

• And

• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2030050002 Urgent Care OPC-CD

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

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