Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Title: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Location: Hartford, CT

Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Position Summary

We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP, APRN) with post-graduate clinical experience, preferably in a primary care setting. The PNP will deliver comprehensive, quality patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, to children and adolescents according to standards of practice. Levels of employee engagement and satisfaction in this department are above average. Although clinical experience is preferred, recent graduates are also encouraged to apply. The PNP will provide health care in collaboration with department physicians and may refer patients to consultants for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment procedures as appropriate. The PNP will also participate in departmental quality improvement and peer review activities.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved nurse practitioner program specializing in pediatric medicine.
• Possess valid licensure.
• Have or be eligible to obtain the required controlled substance registration.
• Have a deep knowledge of nursing theory and practice coupled with a record of providing high quality, comprehensive, professional clinical care to patients according to established standards, protocols, and practices.
• Possess the ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.
• Have skill in taking medical history, assessing medical conditions, and interpreting findings.
• Have a track record of proven success communicating effectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing.
• Have demonstrated ability to maintain timely, thorough, and accurate written clinical documentation.
• Be able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measures.
• Be comfortable using electronic health records and other computer systems.
• Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments, and community agencies/providers as necessary.
• Be willing to perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience

• APRN: 1 year (Preferred).
  
  

Language

• Spanish (Preferred).