The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner I functions as a healthcare provider, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and/or ill patients. This position educates patients and/or intervenes in acute or chronic illness, and practices within department and Kennedy Krieger Institute guidelines in accordance with State of Maryland Nurse Practitioner Regulations. The incumbent will adhere to the Nurse Practice Act and all rules governing certification for their scope of practice. This position is credentialed and granted specified professional staff privileges by the Kennedy Krieger Institute Medical Staff.

1. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patients/families with real, potential, acute, and/or chronic health problems, which may include the psychosocial, cognitive, and personal assets and limitations of the patient/family with an emphasis on wellness.
2. Performs health screening; orders, performs, and interprets tests. Establishes medical and nursing diagnosis; orders and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures; assesses and/or manages follow-up plans.
3. Assesses chronic health problems and refers to attending or primary provider when appropriate. Collaborates with other professionals in developing and implementing a plan of care for child or adolescent.
4. Prescribes and regulates medications.
5. Provides comprehensive documentation of all patient evaluations and services.
6. Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions.
7. Provides health education to caregivers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team concerning medications, management of illness, and disease prevention. Teaches children/adolescents about good heath practices.
8. Treats acute minor illness such as otitis media and upper respiratory infections.
9. Develops, conducts, and/or evaluates formal or informal in-service and continuing education programs in area(s) of expertise for peer group and other disciplines.
10. Participates in the research process as evidenced by: a) enhancing the quality and clinical relevance of nursing research by promoting expertise in clinical problems and by providing knowledge about the way in which these clinical services are delivered; b) assisting others in applying scientific knowledge in nursing practice.
11. Participates on department, functional unit, and hospital committees as assigned.
12. Serve as a clinical preceptor for nursing students including nurse practitioner candidates.
13. Advocates for children and adolescents with developmental disability within health, community, and school arenas.
14. Participates in the development and implementation of a quality assurance program.

• Registered nurse licensure and certification as a nurse practitioner required by the State of Maryland required.
• National certification in area of specialty from national certifying board, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, required.
• *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and adults served by Kennedy Krieger Institute.
• *Clinical care focus is on the pediatric and adolescent population.
  
  

• 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.
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• Two years of related clinical nursing experience required.

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