Same Day Pediatrics- Advanced Practice Provider

apartment Boys Town National Research Hospital location_onBoys Town, NE 68010, US

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Join Us in Changing the Way America Cares for Children! Same Day Pediatrics is a unique clinic designed for families who need care when life happens—

unexpected illness or injury, seven days a week.

Why join us? Boys Town Same Day Pediatrics allows you to provide impactful, mission driven high quality pediatric care.

Part-Time & On-Call Opportunities for Physician Assistants and APRNs.

Clinic Hours:

• Monday–Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Holidays: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Performs medical services to patients under the supervision and direction of a licensed physician who is responsible for the performance of
the physician assistant. Performs related administrative and non-medical

patient care services as directed by supervising physician

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science degree and graduate of an AMA approved Physician's Assistant program required.
Current Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and current PA licensed to practice in the State of Nebraska required.
Current BLS certification required.

ADVANCED PRACTICE RN

Provides medical services to patients in an ambulatory or a clinic setting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in nursing with previous clinical experience in a health care setting required.
Licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska required.
Psychiatry Clinic assignment: ANCC certification (or eligibility to take exam) as a Psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner required.
Experience using an electronic medical record required.
CPR certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of three years of experience in a primary care/ambulatory care/urgent care preferred; for the
Same Day Pediatrics Clinic, minimum of three years of APRN experience in an ambulatory and/or urgent care preferred.

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up. Requires up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

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