Nurse Practitioner – Pediatrics

We are looking for individuals who want to join our team at Fort Drum, New York.

Location:

Fort Drum, New York

Start Date:

Immediate

Schedule:

Full-Time (Monday through Friday)

Are you a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner looking to put your clinical skills to work in a mission-driven environment? Do you want to care for children of military families at one of the U.S. Army's premier installations? This opportunity at Fort Drum MEDDAC combines clinical excellence with the unique reward of supporting the military community.

Ridgewood Government Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner – Pediatrics to provide comprehensive, outcome-based primary care services at the Guthrie Ambulatory Clinic, Fort Drum, New York. This is an on-site clinical role where your expertise in pediatric care will directly impact the health and well-being of military families across the installation.

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services per MTF-granted privileges, including general screening, medical care, examinations, immunizations, diagnosis, treatment, and patient counseling for routine, acute, and chronic conditions.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, and minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.

• Promote preventive care and health maintenance, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care through formal and individual education and counseling.
• Initiate, implement, and oversee disease management and education programs to address education and self-care needs identified by the patient and family.

• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team to inform plans and actions, and provide teaching that benefits patients, families, and the organization.
• Conduct interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians on patient management, including evaluating and revising therapeutic plans and managing high-risk, unstable, or complex patients.

• Confident diagnosing and treating the full range of pediatric conditions — from upper respiratory infections and asthma to ear, eye, and nasal infections, minor cardiac and allergic conditions, eczema, and beyond.
• A strong communicator who can relate constructively to patients, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to the military mission and motivated by meaningful service to families who sacrifice alongside those who serve.

• Graduate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited educational program.
• National certification in pediatric specialty through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Completion of a formal post-graduate certificate program in pediatrics.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner within the last two (2) years prior.

• Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice in one of the 50 U.S. states and/or territories; no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions.

• Proficient in Electronic Medical Records (GENESIS), Microsoft Office, Medical Readiness Tracking Applications, and Workload Tracking Systems (DMHRSi).
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English effectively for clinical communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Immunizations must be current per AR 40-562 and CDC/ACIP recommendations; annual tuberculosis screening required (Mantoux technique).

Mission that matters — every patient encounter supports the children of soldiers and military families who sacrifice daily for our nation.

Predictable schedule — Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with all federal holidays observed. No…