Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Position Summary Provides care for children, infancy through adolescence, treated in collaboration with neurodevelopmental physicians of Developmental Pediatric Associates. Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Performs comprehensive history and physical examination. 2. Performs follow up medication evaluations. 3. Provides support, counseling and education to patient and family in regards to medication and diagnoses. 4. Promotes appropriate patient care. 5. Prescribes medications in accordance with the guidelines of Developmental Pediatric Associates (DPA). Work Contact Group (Internal/External) Pediatricians, HMC employees, patients, patients' families, pharmacies, insurance companies, other medical specialists. Schools - Child Study Teams, mental health providers, school nurses and New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Reporting Relationships Reports to (position): Medical Director, Developmental Pediatric Associates Supervises (position(s):

Medical Assistant Qualifications Minimum Education:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing • Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

1 - 3 years experience in a pediatric practice preferred; will consider a new graduate

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

Holds a current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse License, along with National Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Knowledge, Skills and/or

Abilities :

Required:

Good communication skills. Knowledge of pharmocology, children with special needs, developmental disabilities, etc. Computer proficiency Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).