Description
UPMC Children and Teen?s Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric or Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our provider team in Harrisburg. The ideal candidate will provide primary pediatric care to children, from newborns through adolescents, with an emphasis on preventative care, health education, and chronic disease management. As part of a mission-driven organization, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality healthcare to vulnerable populations with limited access to medical services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to pediatric patients, including physical exams, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Deliver culturally sensitive and patient-centered care to diverse populations.
- Develop individualized care plans for patients and coordinate with families, specialists, and support staff.
- Provide patient and family education on wellness, disease prevention, and management of pediatric health conditions.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) and documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and social workers.
- Stay updated on the latest developments in pediatric healthcare and community health needs.
Qualifications:
- Master?s or Doctorate in Nursing with specialization as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner (PNP/FNP).
- Board Certification as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner (PNP/FP-BC or PPCNP/FP-BC).
- Current and unrestricted state license to practice as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in pediatrics, ideally in underserved or community health settings, preferred
- BLS and PALS certification required.
- Strong understanding of social determinants of health and how they affect pediatric populations.
- Excellent communication, clinical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Passion for serving underserved communities and improving pediatric health outcomes.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Continuing Medical Education benefits
- Medical malpractice insurance provided
- Generous retirement contributions
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
About South Central Pennsylvania
Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events and entertainment. Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey?s Chocolate World.
Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania?s top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes?a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia?it?s a great place to grow a career and family.
Listed among Forbes.com ?America?s Most Livable Cities,? and ranked in U.S. News & World Report?s ?Best Cities to Live? in 2017, we are a 2?3 hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
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