Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Part Time

Part-time, 30 hours per week | Select your set schedule

Job Description

We have an amazing opportunity to join our team in providing quality care to children in our community.

Responsibilities

• Examines pediatric and adolescent patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, blood work, and interprets test results
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, and managing infection
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with medical director concerning appropriate treatment
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients and records progress
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations
• Provides health education regarding health maintenance in such areas as chronic disease, reproductive health, etc.
• Prescreens cases requiring review by the CMO or Medical Director
• Participates in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed;
• Participates in the program's ongoing quality assurance monitoring
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current California Nurse Practitioner and DEA license
• Pediatric Board Certification
• Related clinical experience
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and EMR software
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with men, women and children
• Desire to work with culturally diverse populations and varied socio-economic levels
• Able to use sound judgment, calm disposition and the ability to work easily with people