About the role
Overview
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric patients in an outpatient clinical setting. Working alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the PNP conducts assessments, diagnoses, treats, and manages common and complex pediatric conditions. The PNP also emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and patient/family education.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include
- Patient Care & Clinical Duties:
Assessment & Diagnosis
Perform comprehensive health assessments (physical exams, health histories, and developmental assessments) on pediatric patients.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnose common pediatric conditions such as infections, allergies, asthma, and chronic conditions, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
Management of Chronic Conditions
Provide ongoing management for chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, ADHD, obesity) in collaboration with families and other healthcare providers.
Medication Management
Prescribe and manage medications, including pediatric doses, and monitor patients for side effects and efficacy.
Minor Procedures
Perform minor office-based procedures, such as immunizations, wound care, and venipuncture, as appropriate.
Referral & Follow-Up
Coordinate referrals to specialists or hospital care when necessary and ensure appropriate follow-up to track patient progress.
- Health Promotion & Education:
Well-Child Visits
Conduct regular well-child visits, providing preventive care services, such as immunizations, developmental screenings, and health education.
Family Education
Educate families about pediatric conditions, nutrition, safety, and other important aspects of child development and health.
Counseling
Provide counseling on lifestyle modifications, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep hygiene for both patients and families.
- Collaboration:
Team Collaboration
Work collaboratively with pediatricians, specialists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated care.
Interdisciplinary Care
Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings, contributing insights on patient care and treatment plans.
Care Coordination
Act as a liaison between patients, families, and specialists, ensuring continuity and consistency of care.
- Documentation & Record Keeping:
Medical Records
Accurately document patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR).
Compliance & Standards
Ensure all documentation complies with healthcare regulations, standards, and clinic policies.
- Clinical Leadership & Quality Improvement:
Quality Improvement
Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical outcomes.
Supervision & Mentorship
Provide mentorship and support to nursing staff, medical assistants, and students when appropriate.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Education
Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in pediatric nursing.
Licensure
Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) through a recognized certification body (e.g., PNCB or ANCC).
State Licensure
Active and unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the state of NY.
Experience
Clinical experience in pediatric care, ideally in an outpatient setting.
CPR/ACLS Certification
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), as required.
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
EMR/EHR experience a plus
New Grads are welcome!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.