Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology

Overview

The Department of Pediatrics at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital is seeking a Clinical Instructor/Nurse Practitioner faculty for the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. The position is full‑time, faculty, and academic at the Clinical Instructor level.

Must have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Willingness to learn pediatric nephrology if there is no prior experience. Ability to carry out assignments independently is also required.

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in collaboration with an attending physician.
• Communicate with patients and families to obtain accurate information for records, address concerns, and engage in the plan of care; explain procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure execution of provider‑established plan of care, including follow‑up visits, specialist consultations, diagnostic labs, imaging studies, and/or procedures.
• Contribute to patient care through patient and family education, population health management, encouraging patient self‑management, distributing resource literature, community service recommendations, and referrals as needed.
• Act as liaison with physicians and practice administration to ensure efficient and effective patient care services.
• Educate nursing staff regarding provider‑led quality issues and metrics.
• Participate in inpatient consultations and follow‑up care in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Assist with dialysis‑related care (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) as experience and training allow.

• Master’s degree in nursing or completion of a course for Nurse Practitioner.
• New York State license and certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• At least one year of clinical experience working in pediatrics.

• Five or more years of clinical experience working in pediatrics.
• Experience with outpatient care for pediatric or nephrology patients, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerular disorders, electrolyte disorders, and post‑kidney transplant follow‑up.

Non‑Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA.

As soon as possible.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at 631‑632‑6280.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Janet DeLuca (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).