Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Decatur, GA

Company Profile

With our unique approach to patient-focused service and commitment to high-quality care, WellStreet is redefining the urgent care experience.

Our mission is to set a new standard for patient service excellence in urgent care, becoming the provider and employer of choice in the communities we serve.

WellStreet professionals have a passion for delivering uncompromising care - one patient at a time. We delight our patients, communities and fellow team members through consistent delivery of our core values and transform our roles from jobs into callings.

Outstanding opportunity to join a healthcare company in developing a national network of WellStreet Urgent Care facilities.

Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider

Position Overview

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high-quality, age-appropriate medical care to patients ages 0–26 in an urgent care setting, with a primary emphasis on the pediatric and adolescent population. While the majority of this provider’s panel will be pediatric, the role is expected to evaluate and treat the full 0–26 age range, including work-related injuries and occupational medicine visits that fall within that range, in cooperation with center physicians.

This provider serves as a clinical resource for pediatric care within the center, helping to elevate the patient and family experience for younger patients and their caregivers while maintaining the throughput, documentation, and service standards expected across all WellStreet centers.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, evaluates, and implements high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients ages 0-26 in cooperation with center physicians with primary emphasis on the pediatric and adolescent population.

• Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of WellStreet Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times.

• Performs procedures within scope, including suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, splinting, and foreign body removal, with attention to age-appropriate technique and comfort measures for pediatric patients.

• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and WellStreet Urgent Care policies and procedures

• Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education

• Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner

• Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement

• Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care center

• Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned

• Performs other responsibilities as required

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

· Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (P-NP) or Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) with 5+ years of pediatric clinical experience required

· Active medical license in state of practice or ability to obtain.

· Current DEA registration

· Experience with procedures including suturing and drainage of abscesses

· Experience with reading diagnostic studies including X-rays and EKGs

· BLS and PALS certification required

· Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing set forth by WellStreet Urgent Care

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other team members

· Required to travel to other WellStreet Urgent Care centers as needed to support business needs

WellStreet Urgent Care is committed to providing the highest quality patient and customer care. In addition to the above requirements, WellStreet is looking for team members with the following qualities:

· A positive attitude toward patients, families, and coworkers.

· Willingness at all times to go the extra mile to create an outstanding experience for customers and to train and lead the center team to do the same.

· A desire to work in concert with others in an upbeat and supportive atmosphere while reinforcing the WellStreet mission to provide uncompromising service.

· A compelling desire to serve others, improve your community’s health, and have fun every day.