Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

A Foster Care in Queens is currently seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their team.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
• Schedule: 2 days per week
• Hours: Flexible, 8:30a-5p
• EMR: AcuMed
• Patient Population: Pediatrics

Responsibilities:

The Pediatric NP will:

• Conduct and document a complete medical examination, including medical history, physical exam and interpretation of laboratory studies on children admitted.
• 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 made in writing and provide all information that the consultant would need in order to provide adequate care.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS RN and NP license
• Masters's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution
• 2 years clinical experience in pediatrics