Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Nurse Practitioner, Developmental Medicine
Key Responsibilities:-
Providing direct patient care in an ambulatory clinical setting with an interdisciplinary team of developmental-behavioral pediatricians, psychologists, and APRNs providing neurodevelopmental evaluations and on-going follow up for children age birth thru adolescence.
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Presenting concerns include but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Elimination Disorders.
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Assessing patients' medical, behavioral, and psychological needs and conditions
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Prescribing and monitoring behavioral health medications
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Providing psycho-education and behavioral recommendations
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Working 40 hours per week, five 8 hour days Monday through Friday
Minimum Qualifications
Education:-
A Master of Science in Nursing required, Doctorate preferred
Experience:-
Experience in Developmental-Behavioral pediatrics/providing care to patients with neurodevelopmental conditions preferred
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1 year of nursing experience required
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3+ years pediatric experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse preferred.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
Licensure/ Certifications:
MA license to practice as Nurse Practitioner (certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner required)
