Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner

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Job description

Our client, a non-for-profit organization providing a range of services to vulnerable children and families of NYC, is hiring a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, School Based.

Job Responsibilities:

• Delivers primary health care to students
• Operates as the site supervisor and provides leadership to staff
• Functions as a health team member in meeting the objectives of the program in the school
• Establishes a data base of information about pediatric patients by obtaining health histories
• Conducts basic periodic physical assessments; orders appropriate screening and routine diagnostic tests
• Records findings in a systematic and accurate form
• Assesses the status of the patient by discriminating between normal and abnormal physical findings and recognizes deviations from normal growth and development
• Provides routine immunizations according to NYSDOH standards
• Provides treatment for minor illnesses and accidents
• Makes comprehensive assessments and decisions, and plans care
• Functions independently and recognizes when a collaborative consultation is appropriate
• Provides outpatient follow-up treatment by encouraging families to call when they have concerns
• Follows up on emergency, clinic and hospital visits and referrals, as appropriate
• Assumes responsibility for daily management of site activities and acts as a resource to other staff members involved in the care of patients
• Supervises the medical clerical staff and participates in their performance evaluation
• Ensuring the site follows continuous quality assurance standards and meets DOH compliance
• Contributes to the periodic review and modification of Medical Protocols
• Ensures that all patients, visitors and coworkers are treated with dignity and respect

Job Requirements:

• Represent the organization at meetings with School/DOE Leadership
• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited university required
• Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Board Certified via National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, or the American Nursing Association
• Current license to practice professional nursing and as a nurse practitioner in the State of New York
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Ability to work effectively and enthusiastically with children and adolescents, families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds

Job Perks:

• Competitive salary, great benefits, and other attractive incentives
• Generous PTO
• Work-life balance is valued
• Culture is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and equality
• The organization embraces and values an inclusive work environment

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
If you are passionate about what you could accomplish in this role, we would love to hear from you!

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