Mount Vernon
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Flexible schedule, • Our established private pediatric practice is seeking a compassionate and motivated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide comprehensive primary care to infants, children, and adolescents. The FNP will work closely with the pediatrician in a collaborative, team-based environment focused on high-quality, patient-centered care., • PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:, • Perform well-child exams, sports physicals, and preventive visits, • Conduct developmental screenings and provide anticipatory guidance, • Diagnose and manage common acute pediatric conditions (e.g., URI, otitis media, gastroenteritis, minor injuries), • Manage stable chronic pediatric conditions in collaboration with the supervising physician, • Administer and counsel regarding immunizations per CDC guidelines, • Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, • Prescribe medications according to state regulations, • Provide education and counseling to parents and caregivers, • Document encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record, • Coordinate referrals to pediatric subspecialists when indicatedQUALIFICATIONS, • Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, • Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC), • Active RN and APRN license in the state of practice, • Current DEA registration, • Pediatric experience preferred, • BLS certification required (PALS preferred)Skills & Attributes, • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, • Warm, family-centered communication style, • Ability to work independently while collaborating with the pediatrician, • Efficient documentation and time-management skills, • Commitment to preventive care and continuity of care, • Effective Computer Skills