Responsibilities:Completes a comprehensive health assessment including an appropriate health history (chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, and pain history) and physical exam on newborns and pediatric patients in the outpatient setting.Determines the need for and interprets the results of relevant screening and diagnostic tests.Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning abilities to formulate a diagnosis by critically analyzing history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.Modifies assessment techniques according to patient's condition, culture, age, and stage of development.Effectively communicates health findings and/or the diagnosis of a health condition to the patient, discusses the prognosis and options for treatment for the condition, and then establishes a mutually acceptable plan of care with the patient/family.Manages acute and chronic health conditions by providing effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; assists patients in following the plan of treatment, and selects the appropriate best practice treatment.Prepares written prescription orders, medications, and controlled substances under the rules and regulations of the State of NM and the Federal DEA.In conjunction with the pediatric neurologists, initiates timely and appropriate consultation, referral or collaboration with other healthcare providers and/or members of the health care team.Determines the need for and implements health promotion strategies for patients considering specific age and cultural requirements in accordance with population health principles to reduce risk factors and prevent disease.Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills for patients of various ages and cultures, and also has the ability to develop appropriate and professional rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.Maintains patient medical records as required by hospital and regulatory agencies.Performs other duties as assigned. Practice Highlights: Dynamic group interested in expanding evidence-based child neurology services to best meet the needs of the children in the state Culturally and socioeconomically diverse patient populationFlexible inpatient/outpatient splitDedicated, experienced child neurology nursing staff that works well as a team, helps to manage inbox and symptoms calls EEG technicians shared with adult neurology service and experienced at working with childrenChild life specialists available to help with proceduresDedicated to family-centered Care, the Children's Center at Presbyterian encompasses both inpatient and outpatient services for specialty pediatric care.