Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Job description

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Today we are hiring a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for our client in Hartford, CT.

Candidates with 1-2 years’ experience working in a pediatric setting are preferred, however, new graduates are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP, APRN), with post-graduate clinical experience, preferably in a primary care setting to join our Department of Pediatrics. The PNP will deliver comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to standards of practice to children and adolescents.

The PNP will provide health care in collaboration with department physicians. He/she may refer patients to consultants for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment procedures as appropriate. The PNP will also participate in departmental quality improvement and peer review activities.

Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need -- when they need it -- so they may also live a healthier and happier life.

The successful candidate will:
Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved nurse practitioner program, specializing in pediatric medicine.
Possess valid State of Connecticut licensure.
Have or be eligible to obtain DEA and state of Connecticut controlled substance registration.
Have a deep knowledge of nursing theory and practice coupled with a record of providing high quality, comprehensive, professional clinical care to patients according to established standards, protocols and practices.
Possess the ability to provide a culturally competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.
Have skill taking medical history, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
Have a track record of proven success communicating effectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing.
Have demonstrated ability to maintain timely, thorough and accurate written clinical documentation.
Be able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measures.
Be comfortable using electronic health record and other computer systems.
Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments, and community agencies/providers as necessary.

Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics

Experience:
APRN: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:
Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:
APRN License in the state of Connecticut (Preferred)

Work Location: In person


Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved nurse practice
Spanish (Preferred)
Possess valid State of Connecticut licensure.

Compensation
Base Salary - USD $104,312 to $167,772
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - No
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - No
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details
Seniority Level - Other
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Master's Degree
Willingness to Travel – Never
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No

• 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Malpractice and CME