Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Opening in California

**Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Opening in California**
Location: Madera, CA

**Position Summary:**
A dynamic community health center is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to pediatric patients. The PNP will perform advanced health assessments, manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions, and deliver preventative care in a collaborative team-based clinical environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in an underserved area.

**Key Responsibilities:**

Clinical Care

Provide health maintenance care including well-child exams and immunizations

Conduct routine developmental screenings and treat common childhood illnesses

Complete thorough documentation using SOAP format and Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Order diagnostic tests and interpret results; manage acute and chronic conditions

Coordinate follow-up care and ensure continuity of care for chronic conditions

Participate in the on-call rotation (approximately every 3 5 months for weekend or evening phone triage)

Refer patients to other healthcare providers or specialists per approved protocols

Medical Records

Timely and accurate charting for each patient encounter

Comply with clinical documentation and recordkeeping standards

Review and sign off on medical records, lab reports, and referral documents

Consultation & Referral

Collaborate with the Medical Director and physicians for complex cases

Coordinate referrals for specialty care, health education, or additional clinical support

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Participate in peer reviews, quality improvement (CQI) initiatives, and staff meetings

Attend monthly general and clinician staff meetings

Engage in daily team huddles to ensure high-quality, individualized patient care

Provide insight on clinical resource needs and improvements

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Licensure & Certification:

Valid California Nurse Practitioner License

Current CPR/BLS certification

**Preferred Skills & Attributes:**

Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Strong interest in pediatric preventative care and chronic disease management

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrates alignment with the mission of community-based healthcare

**Physical Requirements:**

Ability to move up to 20 lbs and push up to 50 lbs (on wheels)

Sufficient hearing and vision for clinical functions and documentation

High manual dexterity and physical mobility including bending, reaching, standing, kneeling