The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides quality professional medical services to an especially diverse population with special needs in a primary care setting and limited by scope of practice.

Duties:

* Provides care to patients:

* Obtains and documents medical history and physical exam.

* Orders labs and procedures.

* Makes referrals appropriately.

* Manages medical emergencies.

* Triages phone calls.

* Evaluates efficacy of treatment.

* Documents accurately and appropriately, including phone calls.

* Formulates assessment and plan.

* Understands and recommends appropriate community resources.

* Administers injections and medications.

* Advocates for patients.

* Collaborates with designated physician(s).

* Able to function independently.

* Able to work flexible hours.

* On call coverage optional depending upon level of training and functioning.

* Participates in at least 2/3 of staff conferences.

* Participates in training.

* Advises about health and prevention.

* Provides patient education

* Participates in QA activities.

* Participates in data interpretation and integration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Current State of Ohio RN license, MSN required

* Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, pediatrics preferred.

* 2 years experience providing primary care.

* Prescriptive Authority preferred

* Board Certification.

* Maintain BLS certification.