Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Requirements:

• Perform clinical evaluations of residents for acute illness or change in status.
• Provide medical services for residents who have chronic issues as needed
• Order medications and ensure proper administration.
• Provide emergency services for residents and staff as needed.
• Assist Employee Health office with immunizations, PPD placement and reading, and staff assessments as needed.
• Address abnormal laboratory results and document assessment and plans.
• Order and arrange transfer of residents to acute care facilities as indicated, including provision of written consultation and telephone call to receiving ED.
• Write thorough notes including history, physical exam, assessment, and plan for resident encounters.
• Use electronic medical record for notes and orders.
• Provide end-of-shift sign out to nursing and medical staff.
• Make rounds to ensure that all residents are seen at least one time per shift.
• In partnership with nurse supervisor, take active role in education, support, and guidance of staff.
• Meet with parents, physicians, other staff, and/or administration as needed.
• Maintain knowledge base through continuing professional education programs and provide documentation to medical staff office.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by supervisor, department director, and/or administration.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• B.S. N.; M.S.N.
• N.P. Board Certification required
• RN and NP in the State of New York
• BCLS certificate
• PALS certification preferred
• Completion of courses mandated for continuation of RN license, (ex. Infection Control course; Child Abuse course.)
• DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Certification is required.
• Minimum of two years pediatric experience
• Minimum of three years’ experience in supervision
• Experience in pediatric and adolescent chronic and restorative nursing modalities preferred