School Based Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner works in both the School-Based Program and the Pediatric Department as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive health care to pediatric and adolescent patients at the Center and to eligible children and adolescents attending contracted schools. The role supports Ryan Health’s mission and goals. It includes pediatric and adolescent assessment and treatment, school-based coordination, patient and family education, collaboration with a physician preceptor, and gynecological counseling and care as applicable. The position also participates in quality improvement activities and may provide primary care in other clinical areas when eligible and assigned.
Requirements
- At least two years of clinical experience in an ambulatory care setting or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Nurse Practitioner qualification in Pediatrics or Family Care.
- Current New York State license.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, when applicable.
- Professional, courteous, and respectful approach to patients; commitment to exceeding patient expectations.
- Ability to work well with others, contribute input to improve outcomes, seek opinions and feedback, and provide feedback tactfully and respectfully.
Nice To Haves
- School-based health clinic experience.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and assess patients’ health and developmental histories.
- Conduct comprehensive pediatric and adolescent appraisals, including physical and nutritional assessments and developmental evaluations; distinguish normal from abnormal findings and determine when physician referral is needed.
- Plan and implement routine immunizations.
- Assess and manage common illnesses and accidents among adolescents.
- Prescribe and regulate medications.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies.
- Provide guidance and education about common childhood and adolescent health concerns and preventive measures to maintain and improve health.
- Coordinate services on site in school-based settings.
- Provide guidance and direction to school-based health aides.
- Identify and use community resources.
- Collaborate with a physician preceptor in planning patient care and make referrals as indicated.
- Prepare and periodically review medical protocols for pediatric and adolescent health care.
- Maintain appropriate records and forms required by Ryan Health and the New York City and New York State Departments of Health.
- Provide counseling about available contraceptive care and make appropriate referrals.
- Provide primary health care in other clinical areas when eligible and assigned.
- Participate in peer review sessions, audits, and other quality improvement activities.
- Be available and accessible when assigned to 24-hour telephone coverage.
- Immediately report problems and unusual occurrences to a supervisor.
- Follow accepted infection-control measures in accordance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standards and Center policies and procedures.
- Attend required meetings and training sessions.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
