Pediatric Nurse Practitioner New

**Open to new grads!**

Summary

The Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of comprehensive pediatric primary care to the foster care population as assigned. Reports to the Medical Director and collaborates with the Director of Health Services and the Assistant Executive Director of Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document complete medical examinations, including medical history, physical exams, and interpretation of laboratory studies on children admitted to foster care (ages 0-22).
• Conduct and document periodic preventive medical evaluations in accordance with the schedule set forth by the AAP and NYC ACS, including ordering and interpreting screening tests and administering required immunizations.
• Evaluate children on an acute care basis and render/document treatment according to generally accepted standards of pediatric and adolescent medicine.
• Provide and document medical management of chronic health conditions in the assigned foster care population.
• Make appropriate referrals to emergency rooms, sub-specialty clinics, private sub-specialists, and other healthcare professionals as necessary. Referrals must be in writing and provide the necessary information for adequate care.
• Follow up on children who require hospitalization via phone contact with the inpatient attending physician and document in the medical record.
• Complete medical forms and reports legibly and in a timely manner for children in the assigned population.
• Incorporate health education and illness prevention strategies in all encounters with patients and their parents or foster parents.
• Review all health documents submitted to the agency regarding the assigned foster care population.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with internal and external health and mental health, childcare, and social service professionals responsible for the care of the assigned population.
• Stay informed on the latest developments in pediatric and adolescent medicine through continuous review of literature and use of time allotted for continuing education.
• Maintain an active collaborative practice agreement with a licensed, board-certified pediatrician and ensure open, ongoing communication with that physician.

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN and NP license
• Master’s degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or credential evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in pediatrics
• Computer proficiency
• Knowledge of or experience in foster care or similar pediatric populations
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety

Schedule

Mon- Fri 9a-5p; 1 hour unpaid lunch

*Open to part-time and 1099*