Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

KidsXpress Urgent Care in Hoover, AL is seeking FullTime Family and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to join our compassionate and skilled team. Our mission is to provide kids and families with fast, dependable care they can trust. We are looking for motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment and are passionate about delivering high quality pediatric care alongside a talented team of providers and clinical staff.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive care to children from birth through young adulthood (ages 0-21). This role is responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating patients with acute injuries, infections, and illnesses while ensuring compassionate, family centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to examine and treat pediatric patients.
• Perform assessment and treatment of acute injuries, infections, illnesses, and asthma care.
• Provide minor laceration repair with adhesive or sutures; remove staples and sutures.
• Provide preliminary interpretation of x rays with radiology over read.
• Order, prescribe, and interpret appropriate lab tests.
• Maintain accurate medical records of professional services rendered.
• Prepare and review reports, claims, and correspondence in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Provide telemedicine services to pediatric patients as needed.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and treatment plans.
• Recommend preventive health practices and lifestyle guidance.
• Refer patients to specialists or other providers when appropriate.
• Stay current on pediatric advancements by attending seminars and continuing education.
• Consistently demonstrate dignity, respect, and professionalism toward co workers, patients, vendors, and visitors.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and staff.
• Deliver compassionate, family centered care.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports but may supervise the activities of other staff to ensure tasks are completed promptly and patients receive the best possible care.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Minimum 2 years of related experience required.

Qualifications

• Active Board of Nursing certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP BC/FNP BC).
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN and PNP licensure in Alabama with board certification as a NP in Pediatric Acute Care, Pediatric Primary Care, or Family Care.
• 2+ years' experience providing care as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Strong acute care clinical background preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of urgent care procedures.
• Evidence based quality care delivery.
• Strong diagnostic, problem solving, and relationship building skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
• Current knowledge of pediatric medications and side effects.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency with EMR systems, MS Windows, and Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to delegate, make sound clinical judgments, and prioritize patient safety.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced urgent care environment.

Compensation

$105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Referral

Referral code from a current employee. If no code provided, add their name instead.