Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Core
Provides autonomous assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric patients with unstable chronic, complex acute, and critical conditions across the care continuum.
Role type
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
Builds
Clinical care plans and patient outcomes for pediatric populations
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pediatric assessment, diagnosis, pharmacologic treatment, patient/family education, care documentation, billing compliance, quality improvement, research dissemination
Preferred skills
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board credentials, ANCC certification
Technologies
Electronic health records, billing systems (ICD-9, CPT codes)
Responsibilities
Gathers medical history and performs comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments; interprets health data to direct patient care; provides ongoing care including pharmacologic treatments and education; documents health data and care plans; completes billing forms; communicates with physicians and hospital staff; participates in quality improvement activities and professional organizations.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level, autonomous practice