Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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.
  • Triages phone calls.
  • 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.

• Advocates for patients.

• 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

• Board Certification.

• Maintain BLS certification.