Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Location: Silverton, OR

Job Type: Full-time

Shifts: Days

Job Overview

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Physician Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative outpatient setting, utilizing your clinical expertise to promote health, manage acute and chronic conditions, and support families through various stages of pediatric development.

You will be instrumental in providing high-quality pediatric care, ensuring positive health outcomes while fostering a compassionate and engaging environment for young patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct well-child visits, annual physical examinations, developmental screenings, and preventive care services.
• Diagnose and treat common pediatric illnesses, including ear infections, influenza, respiratory conditions, and other acute health concerns.
• Manage chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma, diabetes, ADHD, and other ongoing medical needs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans while providing patient and family education.
• Perform and assist with medical procedures, including suturing, catheterization, tube feeding management, sterile procedures, Nexplanon insertion/removal, and infant circumcision.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Screen, assess, and manage behavioral and mental health concerns in pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and coordinate referrals to specialty services as needed.
• Utilize EMR/EHR systems to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with active state licensure.
• Current DEA registration.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, pharmacology, and patient management skills.
• Experience providing care to infants, children, and adolescents.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) and employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling