Nurse Practitioner - FT

Blythedale Children's Hospital • Valhalla, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Blythedale Children's Hospital is seeking a pediatric Nurse Practitioner to serve as a primary provider on its inpatient pediatrics unit. The unit cares for patients referred from acute care NICUs, PICUs, and pediatric inpatient wards, ranging from infancy to 21 years old, with an average length of stay of 60 days. Conditions managed include respiratory failure, staged repair of congenital heart disease, traumatic and acquired neurologic conditions, disorders of growth and feeding, and orthopedic rehabilitation.

The Nurse Practitioner provides acute and chronic care, manages and titrates medications and devices, coordinates care with pediatric subspecialists, and supports discharge planning. The role is full-time and onsite, reporting to the Medical Director. The schedule is four ten-hour shifts from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., including six weekends and one holiday per year.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in a pediatric hospital setting, critical care, or emergency medicine.
• Clinical experience in neonatal ICUs and with pediatric patients who have complex medical needs and chronic conditions.
• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license with prescription-writing privileges issued by the New York State Department of Education.
• BLS certificate.
• PALS certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with teaching, clinical research, and performance improvement.
• Working knowledge of Meditech (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical care coordination for pediatric patients and educate families during the transition from hospital to home.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, pediatric hospitalists, nursing, medical, and therapy staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Assess patient conditions and health needs, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and educational factors.
• Complete histories and physicals, progress notes, physician orders, discharge plans, prescriptions, and other required patient-care documentation.
• Participate in parent and team conferences.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Planning (IDCP).
• Ensure compliance with established objectives, clinical practice, state and federal regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and quality medical services.
• Serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders, including parents, guardians, and city or state contacts as appropriate.
• Cross-cover inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care units within the hospital as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Scholarships to support further education and career development.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, leadership training, career advancement programs, and conferences.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Commitment to a safe work environment and nursing safety and well-being.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level