Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - (NP, APN, FNP)

Edgar R Mejia MD PA; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Edgar R Mejia MD PA in Paterson, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. In this role, you will examine children and young adults, address health concerns, and order tests. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and hold a current state license to practice medicine. The position offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice medicine.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with medical software desired.
• Understanding of testing and diagnostic standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Examine young patients to determine care needs.
• Order tests and offer diagnoses based on results.
• Prescribe medicine and educate families on health.
• Maintain care records for all patients.
• Collaborate with staff and other doctors for care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with medical software

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Current state license to practice medicine

Job description

Benefits

• Malpractice Insurance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team! As a Nurse Practitioner, you will be examining children and young adults, addressing both minor and major issues, marking growth and progress, and ordering tests. You will also be advising guardians on best health and wellness practices, prescribing medicine, and referring patients to specialists as needed. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, especially with children, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Examine young patients to determine care needs
• Order tests, read results, and offer diagnoses
• Prescribe medicine, educate patients and their families on side effects and illness, and advise them on the best course of action to promote health and wellness
• Maintain excellent care records of all patients seen
• Work closely with nurses, administrative staff, and other doctors to provide the best all around care

Qualifications

• Must hold current state license to practice medicine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with medical software desired
• Familiarity with best practices when it comes to testing and diagnostic standards
• The ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace