Job Description
Job Title: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Reports To: Practice Administrator
JOB SUMMARY
A licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner can examine and treat little patients and help in preventing diseases and illness complications. The work of a provider can be both difficult and demanding, and even more so when it comes to children. A NP/PA will have to conduct examinations by earning the trust and cooperation of the child.
The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of children’s diseases and epidemiology as well as the established examination procedures for infants. A NP/PA must be patient and caring and able to foster long-term trust relationships with the children and their parents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development.
· Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
· Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
· Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
· Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
· Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan.
· Examine and treat injuries and refer the pediatric patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
· Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures.
· Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)
Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.
· Works collaboratively with other members of the team to provide examination and treatment of pediatric patients.
· Prepares and reviews reports, claims, and correspondence. Ensures that records and documentation are in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
· The ability to finalize patient charts within 72 hours.
· Ability to see patients within 15 to 30 minutes of scheduled appointment.
· Displays dignity and respect to everyone – co-workers, patients, vendors and visitors. This includes respectful interactions with others; refraining from abusive language or other disrespectful behaviors; and a commitment to work in a collaborative environment.
· Provides excellent customer service to patients and employees.
· Delivers compassionate care to patients and their families.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
The NP/PA supervises the activities of other staff to ensure tasks are completed promptly and patients receive the best care possible.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Active Certification for Pediatrics, NCCPA, PCNB, ANCC
· Clinical Master’s degree from Accredited Nursing or Physician Assistant program
· Valid license to practice medicine.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Eligible to sit for Boards.
· Valid license to practice medicine.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
· In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
· Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques.
· Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medications appropriate for children and their side-effects.
· Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
· Active listener, patient and calm.
· Ability to understand, navigate and learn company’s EMR as well as experience with MS Windows, Microsoft Office 360
· Ability to delegate and make sound clinical judgments with patient safety as a top priority.
· Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
· Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
· Knowledge of related OHSA and CLIA guidelines and requirements, general office tasks, confidentiality etc.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance – FRAME Program
Eligible providers may qualify for monetary awards through the State of Florida’s FRAME program (Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education). This program provides annual payments of up to $15,000 to help offset student loan debt for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants practicing in primary care settings.
Applications are accepted annually through the Florida Department of Health.
If you are selected to participate, our team will assist with the required employer verification process.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
