The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides quality professional medical services to an especially diverse population with special needs in a primary care setting and limited by scope of practice. This position will rotate between our Alex Central and Patterson Park Health Centers.
Duties:
- Provides care to patients:
- Obtains and documents medical history and physical exam.
- Orders labs and procedures.
- Makes referrals appropriately.
- Manages medical emergencies.
- Evaluates efficacy of treatment.
- Documents accurately and appropriately, including phone calls.
- Formulates assessment and plan.
- Understands and recommends appropriate community resources.
- Administers injections and medications.
- Collaborates with designated physician(s).
- Able to function independently.
- Able to work flexible hours.
- On call coverage optional depending upon level of training and functioning.
- Participates in at least 2/3 of staff conferences.
- Participates in training.
- Advises about health and prevention.
- Provides patient education
- Participates in QA activities.
- Participates in data interpretation and integration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current State of Ohio RN license, MSN required
- Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, pediatrics preferred.
- 2 years experience providing primary care.
- Prescriptive Authority preferred
- Maintain BLS certification.