Nurse Practitioner - CNPA Clinton

Job Title

Nurse Practitioner (Children's National Pediatricians & Associates)

Department 10456 FT Davis Clinton
Salary Range: $ - $

• Assess and manage patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and develop individualized plans of care in accordance with protocols and medical supervision.
• Obtain complete medical history, conduct physical and developmental examinations, order laboratory studies, imaging, and interpret results.
• Maintain and update patient medical records, including lab, MRI, EEG, and abnormal findings.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, community agencies, and clinics to address patient care needs and ensure continuity of care.
• Perform minor procedures when indicated (e.g., ear irrigation, suture removal) and independently prescribe medication and diagnostics as approved by guidelines.
• Provide clinical expertise and serve as a role model for complex patient care issues, including direct management of patients in emergency situations.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and professional organizations; contribute to the development of standards of care and quality improvement initiatives.
• Document, communicate, and manage conflicts constructively, and identify system changes to improve patient care.
• Engage in research; disseminate findings, and apply evidence to practice.
• Lead professional development activities: develop educational materials, conduct in‑services, and mentor staff through NP certification maintenance.
• Promote patient safety: report unsafe behavior, validate information, and maintain clear, timely communication.

• Education:
  
  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an approved nurse practitioner program (required).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in pediatric care (required).
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state(s) of practice (required); BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider);
  Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (FNP‑BC).

Children’s National is an equal‑opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.