Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing with a defined clinical specialty.
• Minimum of five years' experience in related clinical practice with demonstrated leadership and teaching skills.
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut and current certification in a specialty from the American Nursing Association.
• Passed the State of Connecticut approved Pharmacology course required in Master's Degree Program.
• DEA licensure required for narcotic prescription.
• Basic and life support certification and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS training).

Responsibilities

• Performs complete history and physical examinations upon admission, annually including pre-operative assessment.
• Provides assessment, triage and therapeutic management of patients’ needs. Requests appropriate consults as needed.
• Orders and/or obtains all appropriate laboratory, radiological, and specialized tests to evaluate patients.
• Implements care plans in collaboration with clinical team.
• Consults with patient, family and, as needed, appropriately qualified physician on care plans. Provides patient/family counseling and education.
• Assists during procedures as privledged.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of all clinical interventions in a clear and objective manner.
• Participates and identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and outcome during daily practice, special projects and per review activities
• Performs other duties as assigned as related to the APP role.

Benefits

• employer-subsidized medical and dental
• vision insurance
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%
• paid time off
• employer-paid life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center
• an employee referral bonus program
• meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives