Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

*Overview*
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pediatric care, with comprehensive clinical expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered services. In this role, you will provide advanced nursing care to children across various settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and specialized pediatric programs. Your expertise will contribute to improving health outcomes, supporting families, and advancing pediatric health initiatives within our organization.

*Duties*

* Conduct thorough physical examinations and assess vital signs to evaluate the health status of pediatric patients across all age groups, from infants to adolescents.
* Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, specialists, and families, ensuring comprehensive treatment strategies.
* Administer medications and injections with precision, including IV infusions and immunizations, adhering strictly to safety protocols and best practices.
* Perform diagnostic evaluations utilizing clinical judgment and interpret laboratory results, imaging reports, and other diagnostic tools such as sonography.
* Manage acute pain episodes and provide appropriate interventions for children experiencing urgent or chronic conditions.
* Assist with procedures such as suturing, catheterization, spinal taps, and sterile processing techniques within clinical or hospital settings.
* Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks to document patient encounters accurately while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
* Engage in telehealth consultations to extend pediatric care services remotely, ensuring accessibility for diverse patient populations.
* Participate in clinical research projects related to pediatric health issues, contributing to evidence-based practice improvements.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in hospital medicine units—including PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), and general pediatrics—to coordinate patient care effectively.
* Provide education on nutrition, developmental milestones, family planning, and health coaching tailored for children and their families.
* Support discharge planning and case management efforts to ensure seamless transitions from inpatient to outpatient or home care environments.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases), CPT coding (Current Procedural Terminology), and Workers’ Compensation law relevant to pediatric practice.

*Experience*

* Proven clinical experience in pediatrics with a minimum of several years working directly with children across diverse healthcare settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals—including Level I/II trauma centers—and assisted living facilities specializing in senior or memory care when applicable.
* Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for accurate documentation and patient record management.
* Experience administering injections, performing venipuncture (venipuncture), phlebotomy, catheter care, tube feeding management, and aseptic techniques within clinical environments.
* Background in managing acute care situations including airway management, ventilator support, dialysis procedures, gastrostomy tube management (Gastric lavage), and infectious disease care protocols.
* Familiarity with behavioral health assessments and psychopharmacology principles pertinent to pediatric mental health conditions.
* Knowledge of hospital medicine practices including ICU (Intensive Care Unit), emergency room procedures (ER experience), trauma center protocols (Level I/II Trauma Center experience), and post-acute care processes such as hospice & palliative medicine when relevant.
* Experience working with children who have developmental disabilities or require specialized memory or dementia care support is advantageous.
* Strong understanding of medical imaging techniques like sonography and laboratory experience for specimen collection/processing enhances diagnostic capabilities.
* Additional skills include familiarity with occupational health standards, infection control measures—including sterile processing—and the ability to perform physical examinations efficiently in fast-paced environments such as urgent care or outpatient clinics. Join our organization dedicated to advancing pediatric health through compassionate care, innovative practices, and continuous learning!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person