Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Hometown Pediatrics

Summit Medical Group; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hometown Pediatrics, a member of Summit Medical Group, seeks a dedicated Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team. You will care for infants to adolescents and their families in our pediatric office, with a focus on high-quality, family-centered care.

This full-time role floats among three offices, requiring compassionate, collaborative patient care and a commitment to ongoing education and patient advocacy within a dynamic pediatric practice.

Qualifications

• RN and APRN licensure in Tennessee required.
• Pediatric Board Certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs pediatric physical exams across all age groups per guidelines.
• Maintains and reviews pediatric patient records, growth charts, and immunization histories.
• Orders and interprets age-appropriate labs and diagnostics for pediatric patients.
• Assesses acute pediatric illnesses and chronic conditions; develops treatment plans with physicians as needed.
• Reviews and communicates test results to families promptly and clearly.
• Educates parents and patients about medications, nutrition, development, immunizations, injury prevention, and prevention strategies.
• Assists physicians in managing both acute and long-term pediatric needs (asthma, allergies, ADHD, weight management).
• Provides continuity of care between visits and supports families at home and in the clinic.
• Triages pediatric nurse calls, offers guidance, and escalates urgent concerns appropriately.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Nurse Practitioner

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Hometown Pediatrics, a member of Summit Medical Group, is looking for a dedicated Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team! We are seeking a compassionate provider who is enthusiastic about caring for infants, children, adolescents, and their families while supporting high-quality, family-centered care in our pediatric office. This is a full time position that will float among our three offices.

Responsibility Summary

• Performs pediatric physical exams, including newborn, infant, child, and adolescent well-visits, obtains age-appropriate medical histories, while following AAP’s Bright Futures’ guidelines.
• Maintains and reviews pediatric patient records, growth charts, immunization history, developmental screenings, and other pertinent information.
• Orders and interprets age-appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening procedures for pediatric patients.
• Assesses acute pediatric illnesses and chronic conditions, finds preliminary diagnoses, and develops therapeutic plans in collaboration with physicians as needed.
• Reviews, posts, and communicates test and examination results to families in a prompt and proper manner.
• Educates parents, guardians, and patients about medications, treatments, nutrition, development, immunizations, injury prevention, and illness prevention.
• Helps physicians in managing acute and long-term pediatric medical needs, including asthma, allergies, ADHD, weight management, and other common childhood conditions.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits for pediatric patients and their families.
• Triages pediatric nursing and family telephone calls, provides guidance, and escalates urgent concerns appropriately.

Education

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Experience

A minimum of three years of provider experience in a clinic setting, with pediatric primary care or pediatric urgent care experience strongly preferred.

Certification / License

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Tennessee with Pediatric Board Certification; current BLS certification needed.

Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred

• Physician Assistant
• Advanced Practice Nurse

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