Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) active in New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner licensure with current DEA registration and CDS
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Excellent communication and patient education abilities
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered pediatric care
Two years of related experience preferred
Responsibilities
Follow all PCMH procedures and policies
Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, and treat illnesses
Perform comprehensive history, physical, and psychosocial assessments
Diagnose and treat common acute conditions in collaboration with a physician
Develop treatment plans for every patient
Assess clients' psychosocial, emotional, physiologic, and environmental needs
Inform, teach, counsel, and guide patients in managing their health care
Benefits
Full-time and/or part-time options available
Opportunity to participate in grand rounds and case conferences
Role model and resource for colleagues
Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
Potential for additional clinical and administrative responsibilities
Full Job Description
Position Nurse Practitioner- Pediatrics
Description
Job Title: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Purpose: The nurse practitioner helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Performing independently or as part of a treatment team in educating patients about preventative care and the prescribed treatments. Will also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's primary healthcare provider and prescribe medications.
Salary: 130,000 (Base Salary)
Duties and Responsibilities
Follows all PCMH procedure and policies.
Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, and prescribe medication for children and adults.
Performs comprehensive history, physical, and psychosocial assessment to patients attending the clinic.
Diagnoses and treats common acute conditions, illnesses or minor trauma within legally accepted protocols in collaboration with the physician.
Develops a treatment plan on every patient.
Assesses the client's psychosocial, emotional, physiologic and environmental needs and priorities.
Informs, teaches, counsels, and guides the patients to assume responsibility for the management of his or her own health care.
Schedules appointments for the clients and makes arrangements for consultations and referrals as needed. Evaluates the client's response to the medical treatment and revises the plan of care as appropriate.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Participates in grand rounds and case conferences.
Acts as a role model and resource person for those who are working directly and indirectly with the clients.
Other Clinical and/or administrative duties and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the Medical Provider or Chief Executive Officer
Requirements:
Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Active for New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner licensure, Current DEA registration and CDS
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Excellent communication and patient education abilities Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered pediatric care.
Position Requirements
Qualificationsand Requirements
Education and/or Experience: Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Two years related experience preferred.
License/Credentials: The American Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate and master's in nursing and additional diploma within the scope of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Location Jersey City Site
Background Verification None Specified
This position is currently accepting applications.
