Developmental Pediatrics Advanced Practice Nurse

Developmental Pediatrics Advanced Practice Nurse
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The Developmental Pediatrics Advanced Practice Nurse will:

Saint Peters is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with Developmental Pediatrics Mental Health and Psychopharmacology experience to join our Developmental Pediatrics Division at the Childrens Hospital of Saint Peters University Hospital in New Brunswick NJ.

• Provide direct patient care within the limits prescribed by training and in consultation with a supervising physician. Assist with evaluating and managing follow up patients.
• Maintain a panel of continuity care patients. Assist with patient flow by seeing patients as requested by the attending physician.
• Assist with procedures if triage nurses are unavailable. Perform urinary catheterization venipuncture and other nursing tasks as requested attending physician - i.e. NBS.
• Assist physicians and work with PA Team to care for patients needing consults ongoing monitoring.
• Assist with patient follow-up. Review routine laboratory reports for abnormalities notify responsible clinician according to degree of urgency. When appropriate contact families to return for further evaluation or treatment of conditions detected by screening.
• Document all aspects of patient care promptly. Complete in accordance with practice guidelines within 24 hours of patient care.
• Assist with planning developing and implementing of patient education activities as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates Adolescents Pediatrics Adults Geriatrics).
• Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to provide care to specific age-related populations (i.e. Neonates Pediatrics Adolescents Adults Geriatrics). Maintain CPR review certification on an annual basis as evidenced by a valid card. Submit to Chair and Practice Coordinator. Attend all mandatory in-service updates as required. Attend at least the minimum required continuing education programs per year needed for maintenance of certification and licensure.
• Assist with routine paperwork. Call in routine medication and vitamin refills consulting with physician as necessary. Assist with sharing patient information either in writing or by telephone with other health care providers. Complete school and daycare Supplemental Social Security Income forms.

Requirements:

• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• Currently CDS and DEA required.
• Masters degree in nursing required.
• Two (2) years experience in specialty strongly preferred.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty.
• BLS PALS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) certification required as approved by the American Heart Association.

Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday

Salary Range:128502.00 - 205608.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors including job-related work experience internal equity and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peters offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance; savings accounts voluntary benefits wellness programs and discounts paid life insurance generous 401(k) match adoption assistance back-up daycare free onsite parking and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peters.

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