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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Advocare LLCBernardsville, NJ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing general and preventative care, conducting check-ups, treating illnesses, ordering lab tests and prescribing medication for children and adults. Helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations.

Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, including pediatricians, family practice and specialist. As part of the team, you’ll work side-by-side with forward-thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment.

Essential Functions :

  • Performing physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
  • Administering and performing diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
  • Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
  • Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
  • Educating and counseling patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
  • Facilitating the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
  • Planning and managing patient care according to the patient’s needs
  • Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
  • Actively maintaining knowledge of current medical research and trends

Required Skills / Abilities :

  • Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
  • Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare workers, and collaborate with team members
  • Must be able to think critically, evaluate various options to treat a condition and then identify the one he or she decides will have the best outcome.
  • Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced yet friendly environment
  • Must be well organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion concerning health service records and information

    • Benefits Available :

  • Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
  • Dental and vision care plans
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Group auto and homeowners insurance

    • Requirements :

    Education and Experience :

  • Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensure required
  • Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, such as a Master of Science in nursing
  • Must have a current license to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state of practice
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    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner • Bernardsville, NJ, US