Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric, Family Medicine and/ or Psychiatric)

Title: Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care (Pediatric, Family Medicine and/ or Psychiatric)

Job Description

Aria Alessia Kids Health Clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for children and families with a wide range of developmental, behavioral and emotional concerns. The NP will conduct evaluations, provide primary and/or psychiatric care, collaborate with clinicians across disciplines and support families through medication management, individualized treatment planning and ongoing care coordination.

This role is ideal for a clinician who values teamwork, diagnostic excellence and empowering families with clear pathways to care. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families by providing expert evaluations, diagnosis, medication management and treatment planning for a variety of conditions.

Part-time and full-time opportunities available. 100% Telehealth or Hybrid position.

Candidates dual certified in Pediatric or Family Medicine AND Psychiatry may be prioritized.
 

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner program with a MSN or DNP - Family Medicine, Pediatric Primary Care, Psychiatry
• State licensure/board certification as a pediatric, family and/or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
• Prescriptive authority & DEA in state of licensure
• Clinical experience in pediatric or family medicine, behavioral health, developmental medicine or related settings.
• You are a provider who is trauma-informed and has education in behavioral health

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with diagnosing and managing common pediatric conditions and developmental disorders
• Experience providing care to children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, anxiety, depression, developmental delays, ODD, conduct disorder, trauma among other emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Experience performing structured parent interviews and assessments aligned with DSM 5-TR diagnostic criteria
• Experience working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics or a related specialty
• Doctor of Nursing Practice or PhD degree.

Licenses

• Must be licensed in one of the following states
  • Oregon, Washington, North Dakota, Nevada, Idaho, California, Utah, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, Illinois

Benefits

• Pay rate listed is an estimate of the hourly full-time rate, DOE
• From $120,000 per year
• Telehealth position available - Provide specialized care from the comfort of your own home
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule for part-time positions

Responsibilities

• Experience with both pediatric and family medicine, informed consent, and holistic approaches to care
• Experience with behavioral medicine and psychiatry
• Provides primary healthcare to infants, children and families
• Perform physical exams, health histories and assessments, and developmental screenings for pediatric patients.
• Evaluate growth patterns and developmental milestones.
• Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of common pediatric illnesses, minor traumas, chronic conditions, and behavioral problems
• Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, behavior analysts, speech language pathologists, social workers and other team members to integrate assessment findings into cohesive treatment plans.
• Provide diagnostic impressions, medical oversight and treatment recommendations tailored to each child’s needs.
• Develop care plans that may include therapy referrals, behavioral health services, educational supports and community resources.
• Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory and radiology tests, order and interpret age-appropriate screening tests.
• Prescribe medications and treatments, including preventive care and immunizations.
   
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions.
• Educate families about child development and milestones.
• Provide clear communication, emotional support and compassionate guidance to families navigating childhood illness, diagnoses and treatment options
• Formulate a family-centered healthcare plan recognizing the child and family as active participants
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and contribute medical expertise to care planning discussions.
   
• Document all patient interactions and treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner
• Follow established standards of practice within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
• Additional duties may be assigned dependent on individual role
• Assume accountability for professional actions, including incorporating risk management strategies into clinical practice
• Facilitate a timely exchange of communication and information to ensure continuity of care
• Advocate for children’s health and development within the community and healthcare settings.
• Maintain open communication with the collaborating providers for patient care.
• Refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Consult with other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to function in a variety of roles such as healthcare provider, consultant and/or educator
• Demonstrate practice consistent with professional standards, including State Board of Nursing regulations for advanced practice nurses
• Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and modify practice consistent with current practice guidelines and clinical recommendations for primary healthcare of children
• Ability to develop a quick rapport and maintain long-term relationships with patients and families
• Excellent communication skills with children, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care delivery.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and relevant certifications to info@ariaalessia.org . Please include “[Pediatric/ Psych/ Family] Nurse Practitioner Application” in the subject line.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aria Alessia Kids Health Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

To request ADA accommodations, please submit your request to info@ariaalessia.org