Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care (Full-Time / Per Diem)

KPUC LLC
Metuchen, NJ, US
Full-time
Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Full-time, Part-Time, Per Diem)

Central / Northern New Jersey

Requirements :

Current NJ state registered nurse license.

Current NJ state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.

Current PALS certification

Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.

Valid driver’s license

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong customer service skills with a teamwork approach

Description :

This position is responsible for providing pediatric urgent care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients.

Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. 11 hour shifts - No on-call - strong clinical team. Lab on-site & X ray.

Responsibilities :

1. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient / family interviews and chart reviews; assessing / presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors;

and performing appropriate physical examination.

2. Orders / performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians.

3. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.

4. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing / dispensing medications and / or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.

Handles minor lacerations.

5. Instructs patient / family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion / illness prevention.

Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient / family needs.

6. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.

7. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written / computerized manner.

8. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Acts as consultant / collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements.

Promotes patient advocacy.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Company Description

Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care is 7 days a week, including holidays, open late at night - pediatric urgent care center.

Company Description

Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care is 7 days a week, including holidays, open late at night - pediatric urgent care center.

23 days ago
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