Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Delivers quality healthcare based on an extensive knowledge and thorough understanding of childhood diseases and epidemiology, establishes trust with patients and family members to facilitate professional medical relationships focused on maintaining good health and effectively treating and preventing diseases and illnesses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop an informed diagnosis based on technical knowledge and the child s medical history.

Performs thorough examinations on newborns and children to monitor and record their health and physical development.

Diagnose a sick child s medical condition by performing a thorough examination together with learning of symptoms through in-depth questioning.

Assess and treat injuries and if appropriate, recommend the child to other physicians based on their medical situation.

Inform parents on children s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures.

Recommend and interpret appropriate lab tests results to identify potential infections and/or defects.

Dispense vaccines in accordance with applicable governmental guidelines.

Prescribe and provide clear instructions for the use of medications.

Maintain updated confidential records of child s illnesses, surgeries, and other medical events.

Participate in professional development activities to stay up with Pediatric medical advancements and best practices.

Performs related duties as required.

Licensure Requirements:

Hold an active New Jersey license to practice medicine with a specialty in Pediatrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases

Highly skilled in the application of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques

Up-to-date knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects

Experienced in traditional and web-based prescription systems

Demonstrates active listening skills

Ability to diagnose and problem-solve

Superbly adept in communicating effectively both orally and in writing

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Training & developmentCompany Description

At US Pediatric Partners, we are always on the lookout for talented and caring people to join our team. Our goal is to build teams that work well together, serving each other and our patients to the best of our abilities. Our staff works hard together, laughs together, and cries together, but through it all, we support each other while providing the very best care possible for our patients.

Full-time