Nurse Practitioner – Pediatrics

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Job Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner Pediatrics
Location: Fort Drum New York
Start Date: Immediate
Schedule: Full-Time (Monday through Friday)

Serve Those Who Serve Make a Real Difference in Kids Lives

Are you a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner looking to put your clinical skills to work in a mission-driven environment Do you want to care for children of military families at one of the U.S. Armys premier installations This opportunity at Fort Drum MEDDAC combines clinical excellence with the unique reward of supporting the military community.

Ridgewood Government Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Pediatrics to provide comprehensive outcome-based primary care services at the Guthrie Ambulatory Clinic Fort Drum New York. This is an on-site clinical role where your expertise in pediatric care will directly impact the health and well-being of military families across the installation.

What Youll Do

Primary Pediatric Care

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services per MTF-granted privileges including general screening medical care examinations immunizations diagnosis treatment and patient counseling for routine acute and chronic conditions.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions chronic illnesses and minor trauma within accepted protocols clinical practice guidelines Nurse Practice Acts and/or in consultation with a physician.

• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals positive health behaviors and self-care through formal and individual education and counseling.
• Initiate implement and oversee disease management and education programs to address education and self-care needs identified by the patient and family.

• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team to inform plans and actions and provide teaching that benefits patients families and the organization.
• Conduct interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians on patient management including evaluating and revising therapeutic plans and managing high-risk unstable or complex patients.

• Confident diagnosing and treating the full range of pediatric conditions from upper respiratory infections and asthma to ear eye and nasal infections minor cardiac and allergic conditions eczema and beyond.
• A strong communicator who can relate constructively to patients families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to the military mission and motivated by meaningful service to families who sacrifice alongside those who serve.

• Graduate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited educational program.
• National certification in pediatric specialty through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Completion of a formal post-graduate certificate program in pediatrics.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner within the last two (2) years prior.

• Current valid and unrestricted license to practice in one of the 50 U.S. states and/or territories; no limitations stipulations or pending adverse actions.

• Proficient in Electronic Medical Records (GENESIS) Microsoft Office Medical Readiness Tracking Applications and Workload Tracking Systems (DMHRSi).
• Demonstrated ability to read write and speak English effectively for clinical communication with patients families and healthcare team members.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Immunizations must be current per AR 40-562 and CDC/ACIP recommendations; annual tuberculosis screening required (Mantoux technique).

Why Youll Love It Here

Mission that matters every patient encounter supports the children of soldiers and military families who sacrifice daily for our nation.
Predictable schedule Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with all federal holidays observed. No nights no on-call.
Focused clinical scope a dedicated pediatric primary care role in a well-resourced Army MTF with a full support team.

Ready to Join Us
If you are passionate about pediatric care and want to serve the families behind the mission we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your clinical expertise to a team that values your skills and your commitment to those who serve.

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