Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Location: Hartford, CT Setting: Community Health / Primary Care

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is partnering with a leading medical facility in Hartford, CT, to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP). This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to underserved pediatric populations within a collaborative and supportive community health environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Role Responsibilities

As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, you will be a key provider focused on improving the health and well-being of children in the community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing full-spectrum primary healthcare services to pediatric patients, including health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common acute and chronic conditions.
• Conducting comprehensive health histories and performing thorough physical examinations, interpreting findings accurately.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practice and in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Prescribing appropriate medications and therapies, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing minor procedures as credentialed.
• Providing patient and family education on health maintenance, chronic disease management, child development, and preventive care strategies.
• Maintaining timely, thorough, and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Coordinating patient care effectively with team members, other departments, and community agencies/providers as necessary.
• Participating actively in quality improvement initiatives and complying with all organizational quality measures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, specializing in Pediatrics (Required).
• License/Registration: Valid State of Connecticut APRN license (Required); Eligibility for DEA and Connecticut Controlled Substance registration (Required).
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience working in a pediatric setting (Preferred); New Graduates Encouraged to Apply.
• Skills: Deep knowledge of pediatric NP theory and practice; Proven ability providing high-quality primary care; Cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations; Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills; Strong history taking, assessment, and interpretation skills; Timely/accurate documentation abilities; Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and other computer systems; Ability to make sound, evidence-based clinical decisions; Ability to coordinate care effectively (Required).
• Language: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (Preferred).
  
  

Additional Requirements

• All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Compliance with current COVID-19 vaccination requirements is mandatory prior to starting employment, unless an approved reasonable accommodation is granted based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Our partner offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, including:

• Eligibility for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
• Productivity bonus potential
• Paid Malpractice Insurance and CME allowance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with up to 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off & 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay Structure
• Employer-Paid Life, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Worker's Compensation
• Various Leave Programs (Bereavement, Military, Maternity, etc.)
  
  

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in Hartford! If you are a compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, apply today through Virtus Healthcare Staffing!