Advanced Practice Nurse - Goodlettsville Pediatrics

Advanced Practice Nurse - Goodlettsville Pediatrics Job Category: Mid-Level Practitioner Requisition Number: ADVAN002318 Full-Time On-site Location GoodPeds, 3103 Business Park Circle Ste 100, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, USA Overview Goodlettsville Pediatrics, a member of Summit Medical Group, is looking for a dedicated Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team! We are seeking a compassionate provider who is enthusiastic about caring for infants, children, adolescents, and their families while supporting high-quality, family-centered care in our pediatric office. Hours 4 days a week Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturdays: 8:00 AM to Noon Responsibility Summary (List does not include all duties assigned) Performs pediatric physical exams, including newborn, infant, child, and adolescent well-visits, obtains age-appropriate medical histories, while following AAP’s Bright Futures’ guidelines. Maintains and reviews pediatric patient records, growth charts, immunization history, developmental screenings, and other pertinent information. Orders and interprets age-appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening procedures for pediatric patients. Assesses acute pediatric illnesses and chronic conditions, finds preliminary diagnoses, and develops therapeutic plans in collaboration with physicians as needed. Reviews, posts, and communicates test and examination results to families in a prompt and proper manner. Educates parents, guardians, and patients about medications, treatments, nutrition, development, immunizations, injury prevention, and illness prevention. Helps physicians in managing acute and long-term pediatric medical needs, including asthma, allergies, ADHD, weight management, and other common childhood conditions. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits for pediatric patients and their families. Triages pediatric nursing and family telephone calls, provides guidance, and escalates urgent concerns appropriately. Qualifications Education: Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner certification or preferred pediatric-focused training. Experience: A minimum of three years of provider experience in a clinic setting, with pediatric primary care, pediatric urgent care, or family practice experience strongly preferred. Certification / Licensure: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Tennessee with Pediatric or Family Medicine Board Certification; current BLS certification needed. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Summit-Medical-Group,-P.l.l.c.