Nurse Practioner - Pediatrics at Matrix Providers in Fort Drum, New York

Job Description:

We are hiring for a qualified civilian Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our veterans and their families at Fort Drum in NY.

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  Status: Full time
  
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  Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan


The Nurse Practitioner (NP) must have the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing
  
• Education: Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  
• Certification: Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Specialties)
  
• Experience: Minimum 6 months experience within the last 2 years within a Pediatric Setting
  
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse
  
• In addition to Basic Life Support: The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner shall maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross emblem. Web-based classes do not meet the required standards. The Contractor shall not bill, and the Government shall not pay for any time spent in or for certification training.
  

Core Duties:

Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).

Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.

Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.

Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.

Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.

Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.

Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

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