Essen Medical Associates·New York
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive family-centered care, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of pediatric conditions in an outpatient setting. They are also responsible for health promotion, chronic disease management, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Overview Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry.
We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.
Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team.
Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you.
Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary Job Summary:The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides high-quality, family-centered care to pediatric patients in an outpatient clinical setting.
Working alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the PNP conducts assessments, diagnoses, treats, and manages common and complex pediatric conditions.
The PNP also emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and patient/family education.
Responsibilities include: 1. Patient Care & Clinical Duties: Assessment & Diagnosis: Perform comprehensive health assessments (physical exams, health histories, and developmental assessments) on pediatric patients. Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose common pediatric conditions such as infections, allergies, asthma, and chronic conditions, and develop evidence-based treatment plans. Management of Chronic Conditions: Provide ongoing management for chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, ADHD, obesity) in collaboration with families and other healthcare providers. Medication Management: Prescribe and manage medications, including pediatric doses, and monitor patients for side effects and efficacy. Minor Procedures: Perform minor office-based procedures, such as immunizations, wound care, and venipuncture, as appropriate. Referral & Follow-Up: Coordinate referrals to specialists or hospital care when necessary and ensure appropriate follow-up to track patient progress. 2. Health Promotion & Education: Well-Child Visits: Conduct regular well-child visits, providing preventive care services, such as immunizations, developmental screenings, and health education. Family Education: Educate families about pediatric conditions, nutrition, safety, and other important aspects of child development and health.
Provide counseling on lifestyle modifications, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep hygiene for both patients and families. 3.
Job Requirements: Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization in pediatric nursing.
Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) through a recognized certification body (e.g., PNCB or ANCC).
State
Licensure: Active and unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the state of NY.
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a pediatric specialization and maintain active RN and APRN licenses in New York. Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and BLS/ACLS certifications are required.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New York often reflect steady demand in settings that need licensed NPs who can work across clinical workflows and documentation. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s-prepared nurse practitioner with current BCLS and ATLS certification, plus strong computerized medical recordkeeping skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original job description to save research time.
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