Head Nurse - Pediatrics jobs in Virginia

Private practice, currently looking for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with AANP or ANCC certification exam license/certification. Practice hours: Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

Job Description: To assess, screen, evaluate, and diagnose children from birth through young adult to provide the full spectrum of primary care health services. Prescribe a comprehensive therapeutic treatment plan including pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, patient, and family education, as well as referral to collaborative members of the health care team when indicated. Employee is expected to contribute to the well-being of children and families through the client-nurse relationship, educating, and coaching, and ensuring the quality of health care practice, providing family centered care, and demonstrating cultural competency.

The licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner practice independently (full practice authority provided they have an equivalent of five years of full-time practice experience with a collaborating physician) is responsible for:

• Performing physical examinations of patients, evaluation and treatment of injuries or illnesses for pediatric patients in the outpatient setting
• Managing follow up visits, acute/chronic conditions, same day appointments, new patients
• Ability to work independently, making appropriate clinical decisions, developing plan of treatment Orders and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Monitors the patient's course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborates with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
• Displays a caring and professional attitude always as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
• Knowledge and Skills Required: Strong communication skills and ability to develop a strong rapport with patients, family members, hospital employees and other health care providers
• Must demonstrate excellence in patient focused medical care & delivery of care
• Strong medical decision-making skills are a must
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with availability for rotating evening phone call coverage
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass professional reference checks, a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen

Required Education/Experience: Master's degree in nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred. FNP considered with certification in pediatrics and worked around five years of full-time practice experience with a collaborating/supervising pediatrician.

Preferred Education/Experience: Previous experience providing care for patients aged newborn to 21 years of age in a pediatric or family practice setting.

Licensure, Certification, and Registration: Current, valid Virginia ANCC, PNCB, NCCPA (or equivalent) certification

Pay Range: 110K to 125K based on the PNP experience and Certifications

Weekly schedule:

• 8-hour shift - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
• Every other Saturday 9am-1pm

We offer a comprehensive and competitive employment package.

Please email your resume if interested and we will be happy to see you for in-person interview.

**Please submit resume & contact Dr. Umesh Kodu at 571-970-8108**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Ability to Relocate:

• Stone Ridge, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person