Pediatrics General APP- School Based Clinic (Florence Crittenton)

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Job Summary

The Pediatrics General APP, under general supervision, works collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to pediatric and adolescent patients. This position is based at the Florence Crittenton School-Based Health Center, a unique practice setting serving children, adolescents, pregnant teens, and their infants.

The APP will provide care for pediatric patients ranging from 2 months through young adulthood (up to age 21) and must be comfortable providing prenatal, postpartum, and reproductive healthcare services for adolescent patients. Responsibilities include examining and diagnosing patients, developing treatment plans, providing preventive and acute care, performing screenings and diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, making referrals, and performing procedures within the scope of practice.

This position practices with a high level of autonomy as the primary onsite provider and requires previous clinical experience managing patients independently. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for pediatric and adolescent populations and be comfortable working independently while collaborating with the broader School-Based Health Center team.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and evaluates medical condition of patient in collaboration with the physician and with other disciplines and standards of care or by applying appropriate protocols, and makes decisions regarding treatment changes. Refers patient to specialized services as needed. (20%)
• Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations. (15%)
• Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations or refers patient to a caregiver in a specialty area. (10%)
• Initiates, performs or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. (10%)
• Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. (10%)
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (10%)
• May be assigned (SBHC providers shall be assigned) to perform leadwork and/or involvement in clinical coordination, compliance with Joint Commission standards, health station management or responsibility for special projects which may encompass protocol. (10%)
• Development, management planning, scheduling and other administrative tasks as necessary to support practice environment. (10%)
• May provide clinic dispensary duties. (5%)

Education:

• Master's Degree Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner
  program Required or
• Master's Degree Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant program Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years 1 year related clinical experience Required

Licenses:

• CPNPPC-Certified Pediatric Nurse Primary Care - PNCB - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Required and
• NPS-Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist - NCC - National Certification Corporation Required or
• NP-Nurse Practitioner - AANPCB - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Required and
• NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or
• PAC-Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA - National Commission for Certifying Agencies Required and
• PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• * Knowledge of medical principals, procedures and community resources.
  
  * Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams and formulating assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
  
  * Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
  
  * Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.
  
  * Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit information, negotiate problem resolution, and/or garner support for various programs or policies.
  
  * Skill in obtaining information from patients, calming and reassuring patients and motivating patients to accept treatments.
  
  * Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
  
  * Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
  
  * Ability to prepare accurate reports.
  
  * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
  

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At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

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