Nurse Practioner for Pediatrics

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides medical consultation, diagnosis and treatment to patients under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director. Responsibilities Examinespediatric and adolescentpatients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures Administers or orders diagnostic tests, blood work, and interprets test results Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, and managing infection Exercises professional judgmentregardingconsultation with medical director concerningappropriate treatment Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients and records progress Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations Provides health educationregardinghealth maintenance in such areas as chronic disease, reproductive health, etc. Prescreens cases requiring review by the CMO or Medical Director Participates in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed; Participates in the program's ongoing quality assurance monitoring Other duties as assigned Requirements Current California Nurse Practitioner and DEA license 3+ years related clinical experience Current BLS certification Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational and interpersonal skills Proficient using Microsoft Word,Exceland EMR software Demonstrated ability to work effectively with men,womenand children Desire to work with culturally diverse populations and varied socio-economic levels Able to use sound judgment, calmdispositionand the ability to work easily with people Duration Description #J-18808-Ljbffr Davisstreet