Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Concussion)

Overview:

This position is for 20 hours per week. Full day at Columbia location on Tuesdays then the remainder of the time will cover clinic in Baltimore and administrative time.

staff privileges by the Kennedy Krieger Institute Medical Staff

Responsibilities:

1. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patients/families with real, potential, acute,

1. Performs health screening; orders, performs, and interprets tests. Establishes medical and nursing

1. Assesses chronic health problems and refers to attending or primary provider when appropriate.

1. Prescribes and regulates medications.
2. Provides comprehensive documentation of all patient evaluations and services.
3. Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships, and

1. Provides health education to caregivers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team concerning

1. Treats acute minor illness such as otitis media and upper respiratory infections.
2. Develops, conducts, and/or evaluates formal or informal in-service and continuing education programs

1. Participates in the research process as evidenced by: a) enhancing the quality and clinical relevance of

1. Participates on department, functional unit, and hospital committees as assigned.
2. Serve as a clinical preceptor for nursing students including nurse practitioner candidates.
3. Advocates for children and adolescents with developmental disability within health, community, and

1. Participates in the development and implementation of a quality assurance program

Qualifications:

• Registered nurse licensure and certification as a nurse practitioner required by the State of Maryland

• National certification in area of specialty from national certifying board, such as the American Nurses

• Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children

• Clinical care focus is on the pediatric and adolescent population.
• EDUCATION:
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Completion of a nurse practitioner program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
• EXPERIENCE

Two years of related clinical nursing experience required.

Benefits:

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Minimum pay range: USD $38.54/Hr.

Maximum pay range: USD $68.89/Hr.