Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

The Chautauqua Center is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pediatric care and advanced clinical skills, with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families. This role involves working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing management of pediatric patients within a collaborative practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough physical examinations and health assessments for pediatric patients across various age groups, including infants, toddlers, and adolescents.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, including infectious diseases, asthma, allergies, and developmental concerns.
• Perform procedures such as suturing, venipuncture, IV insertion, tube feeding management, and spinal taps when necessary.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals across disciplines to develop individualized care plans that meet the unique needs of each child.
• Provide patient education on topics such as nutrition, immunizations, developmental milestones, and health promotion strategies.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives or quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing pediatric care delivery.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Licensed to work in the state of New York
• Board Certification
• CPR certified
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
• Minimum 1 year experience in a primary care clinic
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
• Sensitivity in the provision of services to people of various ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, education and lifestyle backgrounds
• Computer literate in a Windows-based environment
• A valid State Driver's license with clean records and access to insured automobile

The Chautauqua Center (TCC), a Community Health Center, is located on the border of Pennsylvania and Buffalo, NY centered in wine country, master breweries, more than 5 local lakes, and home of Lucille Ball and the National Comedy Center. Our behavioral health offices are located in Dunkirk and Jamestown, NY.

Why Join TCC?

• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) provide a well-rounded healthcare experience with a focus on the whole person
• Work with a multidisciplinary team (chiropractors, primary care providers, behavioral health and psych providers, pediatricians, pharmacy on site, etc.)
• Qualifying site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) student loan repayment
• Variety of health/dental/vision health plans vis Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY
• $10,000 towards premiums health/dental/vision for family plans, and single individuals $5,000 per year
• 403b Retirement Plan (including up to 4% matching funds)
• Flexible Work Schedules-weekends off
• Manageable Patient Caseloads
• Work-Life Balance
• Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act
• Payments of professional dues, CEU allowance
• 4 weeks PTO (split between personal and sick banks)
• 6 Holidays off
• New hire onboarding and extensive training-you're not alone!
• Staff Retreats and engagement activities such as monthly virtual BINGO
• Patient Centered Medical Home
• Get to know the area, includes a cost-of-living calculator!