Pediatric Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care Expert

Children's National Hospital; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Chevy Chase, MD seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who can work independently with collaborative supervision to diagnose and manage complex pediatric cases, deliver advanced nursing care, and support families.

You will perform assessments, order labs and imaging as indicated, prescribe within guidelines, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and contribute to quality improvement efforts in a dynamic pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• MSN Graduation from an approved education program for Nurse Practitioners. (Required)
• 0 years Clinical experience with two years experience in the care of children (Required)
• 2 years Clinical experience with two years experience in the care of children (Preferred)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice (Required)
• Meets credentialing requirements of Children’s National Medical staff office. (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
• Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) (Required) Or
• Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) (Required)

Responsibilities

• Assess individual patient clinical status and well-being by obtaining complete medical history and examination.
• Collaborate with other health care team members, clinics and community agencies.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care, based on existing protocols and individual patient and family needs.
• Independently prescribe legend drugs according to guidelines.
• Provide clinical expertise for patients, families, and team members.
• Participate in on call rotation for individual practice as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Pediatrics

Independent practice

Collaboration

Education

MSN Graduation from an approved education program for Nurse Practitioners

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Chevy Chase, MD seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who can work independently with collaborative supervision to diagnose and manage complex pediatric cases, deliver advanced nursing care, and support families.

You will perform assessments, order labs and imaging as indicated, prescribe within guidelines, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and contribute to quality improvement efforts in a dynamic pediatric setting.