Job Specification
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE, PEDIATRICS
DEFINITION:
Under direction, provides primary health care to patients by
assessing their physical, developmental, and psychosocial status
by means of obtaining their health history, and conducting physical
examinations and diagnostic tests; interprets test results data, and
develops and implements plans of health care management and
follow through on the continuum of patient care; implements health
care plans through independent action, appropriate referrals, health
counseling, guidance, instruction of patients, and collaboration with
a physician and other members of the health care team; does
other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Recognizes and manages specific common deviations from
wellness including stabilized long-term illnesses, some of which
may be determined by joint protocol.
Assesses the physical, developmental, and psychosocial health
status of individuals in a variety of settings through collection of
health data.
Interviews and counsels patient and/or parents and families to
compile a complete medical history, and counsels patients and/or
parents and families on any problems which may arise during interview.
Performs complete physical examinations which include but are
not limited to observation, taking blood pressure, weight, height,
and blood samples, palpation, percussion, and auscultation,
utilizing appropriate tools and instruments.
Performs eye examinations including the testing by eye chart,
illiterate eye chart, and Titmus machine.
Performs inspection of the cervix through internal examinations
including obtaining cytological specimens for study to determine
development of disease in female infants and children.
Performs rectum and colon examinations including obtaining
cytological and/or stool samples for study to determine abnormalities
and/or disease in infants.
Performs inspection of the genital organs and abdomen of infant
males to determine presence of hydrocele, inguinal hernias as
well as other hernias, undescended testicles, hypospadia, and
malformation of the prepuce.
Performs ear examinations to detect ear infections or other
disease and abnormalities.
Performs hearing screens for deafness or hearing impairment
including tone tests and VASC audiometers and tuning forks.
Performs throat and nose examinations for identification of
infections, growths, and irregular tonsils and adenoids including
the gathering of throat cultures for identification of disease.
Performs examination of the chest including auscultation of the
heart for detection of heart murmur and other irregularities as
well as examination by auscultation of the lungs and bronchial
tubes to determine asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and other
pulmonary diseases.
Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based
on interpretation of findings.
Evaluates patient need for immediate nursing intervention,
consultation, and other health team referrals.
Manages the plan of care by monitoring all aspects of the
therapeutic regimen, recording patients' responses and progress,
advising patient and/or parents and family regarding nursing needs,
providing for these needs as appropriate, and advising patient and/or
parents and family on other therapeutic measures.
Counsels patient and/or parents and family as to findings, and refers
patient to licensed physician for necessary follow up and treatment.
Performs, orders, and interprets routine laboratory tests.
Develops a health maintenance plan for patient including health
education, disease prevention, and general anticipatory guidance.
Provides periodic health supervision of well baby primary
preventive health care and examinations.
Provides clinical management within medical protocols of
children with uncomplicated childhood diseases.
Provides infant care including regulation of nutrition, cleanliness,
and environmental surroundings through the education of parents
and families.
Provide education to parents regarding birth control and family
planning including explanation of contraceptive drugs and
devices, hygiene, and the psychological dimensions of family life.
Provide health education and counseling to children, parents, and
families including the psychosocial dimensions in the area of
nutrition, psychomotor development, and family life in the cultural
and social implications.
Performs routine examination of the skeletal system for
abnormalities or diseases of the bone.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE:
Applicant must posses a current and valid certification as
an Advanced Practice Nurse , Pediatrics, issued by the
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of normal pediatric care of infants and children
from postnatal care to adulthood.
Knowledge of the growth of children and the recognition
and treatment of pediatric problems and deviations.
Knowledge of normal physical and psychosexual development
among children.
Knowledge of appropriate management and interpretation
of diagnostic studies and tests relevant to pediatric practice.
Knowledge of the preparation and maintenance of accurate
medical and other records.
Knowledge of the development of the orthopedic structure
of infants and children and the nutritional and health aspects
of preventive care.
Knowledge of the physiology of male infants and children
and their particular problems with regard to intestinal and
urological development and abnormalities.
Knowledge of the origin, effects, treatment, and prevention
of childhood diseases and their after effects.
Knowledge of the mental, physical, psychological, and social
aspects of children and infants and their relationship to their
families and social environment.
Knowledge of contraception and the various methods, health
effects, family considerations, and economic results of
family planning.
Ability to conduct physical examinations which include eye, ear,
nose, throat, thorax, abdomen, pelvic, rectal, colon, and orthopedic
and general physical development.
Ability to observe and report symptoms and conditions of patients.
Ability to administer medications.
Ability to analyze and interpret test and examination results and
to communicate those results effectively with agency clients.
Ability to prepare clear, informative, and accurate reports.
Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files.
Ability to secure a general pediatric health history from patient,
parents, or families.
Ability to recognize common medical problems or deviations
from normality.
Ability to make an assessment of psychological, social, cultural,
and behavioral aspects of parenting.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
collaboratively with other health care professionals.
Ability to obtain and interpret a comprehensive pediatric history.
Ability to interpret data obtained through a systematic assessment
of all body systems to differentiate normal from abnormal states.
Ability to obtain clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic information and
interpret resultant data.
Ability to institute biophysical monitoring techniques and interpret
resultant data.
Ability to utilize historical, clinical, and biophysical data in
collaboration with physicians to formulate a diagnosis.
Ability to initiate diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational
interventions including consultations and referrals.
Ability to evaluate and document responses to interventions and
modify the plan of care as indicated.
Ability to interpret current research findings to determine
appropriateness for application to practice and standards of care.
Ability to utilize adult learning principles to teach the family,
nursing staff, and other health care providers and the community
about the care, growth, and development of infants and children.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 06241 | | L | N | | N/A | 25 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
6/21/2008 |
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