Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

About the role

At Jane Pauley Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The PNP independently assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic pediatric health conditions while promoting healthy growth and development. The role involves collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver family-centered care, health education, disease prevention, and continuity of care for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive age-appropriate health assessments, including obtaining medical, developmental, behavioral, psychosocial, and family health histories; performing physical examinations; and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic findings.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and minor injuries in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults using advanced clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote wellness, disease prevention, and optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform preventive and well-child examinations, monitor growth and developmental milestones, administer and recommend immunizations, and provide age-appropriate health screenings.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other assessments necessary for patient diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management.
• Educate patients, parents, guardians, families, and caregivers regarding health conditions, treatment plans, medications, nutrition, safety, growth and development, preventive care, and health promotion strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, schools, community resources, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and coordinate services.
• Initiate appropriate consultations, referrals, and follow-up care while communicating significant findings and changes in patient condition to relevant healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and participate in clinical data collection, quality improvement initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development, workplace safety, and the integration of current research into patient care.
• Foster a positive patient and family experience by delivering compassionate, family-centered pediatric care.
• Identify and appropriately respond to pediatric safety concerns, including suspected abuse, neglect, or other risk factors, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license and Indiana Nurse Practitioner license.
• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC, or equivalent).
• Current BLS certification required; PALS certification preferred or required based on practice setting.
• Current CSR and DEA certification, if prescribing controlled substances.
• Minimum of one (1) year pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and family-centered care.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Spark).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision) designed to support you and your family.
• Generous PTO because we believe caring for others starts with caring for yourself.
• 401(k) with employer contribution to help you plan for what’s ahead.
• Life and disability coverage for peace of mind.