Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 112 963 - 130 872; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

TAG MedStaffing is looking for a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Forest Hills, NY, to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients in foster care.

The ideal candidate must have a valid RN and NP license, along with 2 years of clinical experience in pediatrics. Responsibilities include conducting medical examinations and collaborating with other health professionals. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $82/hour for W2 employees.

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN and NP license is required.
• 2 years of clinical experience in pediatrics is mandatory.
• Knowledge of foster care or similar pediatric populations is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct complete medical examinations on children in foster care.
• Document medical evaluations and manage chronic health conditions.
• Provide health education and collaborate with care professionals.

Connaissances

Pediatric experience

Excellent communication skills

Computer proficiency

Commitment to safety

Formation

Masters's Degree from a U.S. accredited institution

Outils

AccuMed EMR

Description du poste

Location: Forest Hills, NY 11375 (Queens)

Schedule: Mon, Wed, & Thu 9a-5p; 1 hour unpaid lunch

Pay Rate: W2: $82/hr | 1099: $95/hr

Notes

• Open to part timers at least 3 days a week
• The 3 days must within Monday to Thursday
• Candidate MUST BE a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner not Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
• Staff mix: 1 Senior RN, 2 Doctors, MAs
• Patient ages: 0-22 years old
• EMR: AccuMed
• Experience: MUST have Peds experience
• Candidate MUST be enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare

Summary

The Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of comprehensive pediatric primary care to the foster care population as assigned. Reports to the Medical Director, relates to the Director of Health Services, and the Assistant Executive Director of Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document a complete medical examination, including medical history, physical exam and interpretation of laboratory studies on children admitted to foster care
• Conduct and document periodic preventive medical evaluations in accordance with the schedule set forth by the AAP and the NYC ACS, to include ordering and interpreting screening tests and administering required immunizations.
• Evaluate children on an acute care basis and to render and document treatment according to the generally accepted standards of sound pediatric and adolescent medicine.
• Provide and document medical management of chronic health conditions in assigned foster care population.
• Make appropriate referrals to emergency rooms, sub‑specialty clinics, private sub‑specialists and other health care professionals when necessary. Referrals are to be done in writing and provide all information that the consultant would need in order to provide adequate care.
• Follow‑up on children who require hospitalization via phone contact with the inpatient attending physician and document in the medical record
• Complete medical forms and reports legibly and in a timely manner for children in assigned population.
• Incorporate health education and illness prevention strategies in all encounters with patients, their parents or foster parents.
• Review all health documents submitted to the agency regarding assigned foster care population.
• Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with internal and external health and mental health, childcare and social service professionals responsible for the care of assigned population.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in pediatric and adolescent medicine through continuous review of the literature and through utilization of the time allotted for continuing education.
• Maintains and active collaborative practice agreement with a Licensed Board Certified Pediatrician as well as open and ongoing communication with that physician.

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN and NP license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2 years clinical experience in pediatrics
• Computer proficiency
• Knowledge of or experience in foster care or similar pediatric populations
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Education Required:

• Masters’s Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution