Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Quick Facts

• Role: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Description

Provide pediatric primary care including well-child exams, developmental screenings, and in-depth physical assessments, plus school physicals and childhood immunizations. Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses and manage common chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and allergies. Provide guidance to parents and deliver behavioral and mental health counseling, including medication when appropriate and referrals to therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform well child exams, developmental screenings, and comprehensive physical assessments (vision, hearing, and dental)

• Conduct school physicals and provide childhood immunizations

• Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses (allergies, ear and respiratory infections, skin conditions including acne)

• Diagnose and manage common chronic illnesses (asthma, diabetes, allergies)

• Provide parent education on common child health concerns (nutrition, obesity, weight management)

• Provide behavioral counseling to children and caregivers (school performance, ADHD, reducing harmful risk-taking behaviors)

• Screen and manage mental health conditions in children and adolescents; prescribe medications and refer to therapy

Requirements

• 1 year of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner experience

Benefits

• Monday–Friday working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)