Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

True North Pennypack Pediatrics is looking to add a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to the staff.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to children from infancy through adolescence. They will work closely with families and their supervising physician to ensure the health and well-being of patients, offering preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of various medical conditions by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Conducts thorough examinations of newborns and children to monitor growth and development.*

2. Diagnoses and treats illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries in children.*

3. Prescribes medications and administer vaccinations to prevent diseases.*

4. Provides guidance on nutrition, safety, and other essential health topics.*

5. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.*

6. Maintains accurate and detailed electronic patient records.*

7. Communicates effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's health and development.*

8. Participates in community outreach and education programs to promote child health.*

9. Maintains assigned work schedule to include on-call, weekend, evening, and coverage hours; works in-person at multiple locations, as assigned.*

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Masters in Nursing degree. Board certified / board eligible in Nursing. Valid CRNP license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.

Certificates and Licenses:

Driver’s License

DEA / State Board Certification

CPR Certification

Ability to possess and maintain the following clearances in accordance with State regulations (every five years):

PA State Criminal History

FBI Clearance for Department of Human Services

PA Child Abuse Clearance

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19152 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19152: Relocate before starting work (Required)

About True North Medical Group LLC

True North Pediatrics is a unique collection of local pediatric colleagues that have been serving our community for the past 30 years. We are not owned or managed by any big business or larger institutions. You will see familiar names within the True North Group and be cared for by the same exceptional providers. Working together as one group allows us to coordinate the highest quality pediatric care and expand our collective services to meet the needs of your family. While we remain focused on continuing to provide the highest quality and safest care, True North Pediatrics allows us to modernize our practices; focusing on ease of access, transparency in communication, expanded educational resources, expanded therapeutic options and enhanced family engagement to meet and exceed your expectations, while keeping your child’s care in our community. We are honored that you chose True North and promise to keep our long standing traditions of excellence at your service.