The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Johnson Health Center provides comprehensive pediatric primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and health education for patients from birth to 18 years. The role involves clinical duties, patient relations, team collaboration, and administrative responsibilities within a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical histories and explain treatment plans to patients and families.
• Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and diagnose acute and chronic illnesses based on clinical findings and reports.
• Develop, initiate, and monitor patient management plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Provide routine preventive physical examinations for children from birth to age 18.
• Render emergency care including CPR, starting IV fluids, and administering emergency medications; suture lacerations and address acute orthopedic injuries within scope.
• Refer patients requiring hospitalization or specialized assessment to appropriate providers.
• Participate in pediatric on-call rotation and work in the immediate care clinic on Saturdays.
• Maintain accurate patient records, review provider notes, and ensure timely chart closure in accordance with policies.

Compensation

• Salary paid via W-2 model.
• Compensation structured as a fixed annual salary.

Benefits

• No health insurance coverage offered.
• Employer does not contribute to retirement plans.

Shift & Schedule

• Variable schedule days with some weekend work.
• Participation in on-call rotation required.
• Work involves occasional travel to different clinic locations for coverage.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school or recognized Nurse Practitioner program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• Ability to relate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.
• Qualified in Basic Life Support techniques.
• Sufficient clinical experience to perform the duties of the position.
• Obtain certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center within 9 months of employment.
• Current professional licenses and up-to-date continuing education for license renewal.
• Demonstrated commitment to the core values of respect, integrity, excellence, innovation, and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with physical demands including lifting up to 25 pounds and prolonged computer use.
• Willingness to work variable schedules and participate in on-call duties.
• Must adhere to OSHA infection control policies and safety guidelines.