APRN Pediatrics

Job Title: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Pediatrics

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in pediatrics to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to pediatric patients, ensuring their health and well-being through comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough physical examinations and health assessments of pediatric patients.

- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices.

- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.

- Educate patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.

- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.

- Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

Required Skills:

- Current APRN licensure and certification in pediatrics.

- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Nursing or related field.

- Previous experience in pediatric nursing preferred.

- Commitment to providing high-quality care to children and their families.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

• To provide medical care according to the statutes of the Commonwealth, under the preceptorship of the Chief Medical Officer, and the policies of the Health Center.
• Complete understanding of patient rights and an absolute commitment to the maintenance of confidentiality of all medical information concerning patients.
• Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
• Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients in adult medicine and primary care as appropriate; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required. 
• Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty. 
• Performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab test results.
• Provides case management services for select clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all patients treated, using the problem oriented medical record technique, where applicable, and the diagnostic problem list in electronic medical records and other necessary records.
• Attend Continuing Education courses.
• Participate in Quality Assurance program of the Center.

Key Competencies:

• Informational: Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; medical and lab equipment and testing procedures; medication. Considerable knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Interpersonal: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to work independently; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal tactfully and patiently with clients; establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; use initiative and judgment; maintain effective working relationships with other related agencies; professionals and citizen groups; perform and record total physical examination.

• Intellectual: Able to problem solve; to address patient and family questions to interpret patient information and facilitate access to needed internal and external resources. Skill in diagnostic procedures for diseases and the therapy needed for treatment of these medical conditions.