Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

General Description :

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner shall diagnose, treat, and promote health and optimal a functioning to Caring Health Center's patients, from newborn through 21 years of age, in accordance with professional standards and established CHC policies and procedures.

Reports to : Chief Medical Officer

Salary / Status : Exempt

Minimum Requirements :

• Current Massachusetts NP licensure and / or eligibility for certification.
• Current Mass CSR and DEA licenses
• Certification in Pediatrics or certification in Family Practice with special interest in pediatric & adolescent medicine
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, PAs and NPs, nursing staff, medical assistants, community health workers, nutritionists, social workers, and case managers.
• Previous experience in ambulatory care and / or public health is preferred.

Desirable :

Principle Responsibilities and Duties :

This position requires compliance with Caring Health Center's compliance standards including its Standard of Conduct, Compliance program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the Nurse Practitioner's regular performance evaluation.

This position also requires the ability to use a computer, work at a computer workstation, view a CRT and have some knowledge of a keyboard.

From time to time, it also requires the ability to work long and arduous hours.

JOB CODE : 10