Position OverviewGeriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) position located through United Health Services Hospitals in Johnson City, New York.
This position is full-time (Monday-Friday), exempt opportunity.
Seeking experienced, qualified, motivated Nurse Practitioner for our growing Geriatric group.
Preferred experience in Geriatrics. New grads with at least 5 years of nursing experience will be considered.
FNP must possess a current New York State license as an RN, as a Nurse Practitioner, and have their National Certification.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:UHS Geriatric Medicine
Annual Compensation Range:$137,500 - $160,400
The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner will provide health care services to patients within our local nursing facilities. They will complete appropriate documentation, administer and order diagnostic tests, interpret the test results, and will prescribe and monitor therapies. They will develop and implement patient management plans, electronic medical records progress notes, and assist in providing continuity of care which includes instruction and educating patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
This position may require some local travel between nursing facilities. The Nurse Practitioner will also be part of an on-call group with support from Geriatric physicians and other nurse practitioners.
Education/ExperienceMinimum Required:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
- Possession of an NPI (National Provider Identification) number, as evidenced by the receipt of a copy of the notification assigning the number
- Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
- Three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting
License/CertificationMinimum Required:
- Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse License
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification
- Current NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) license and certification with New York State Education Department
- Documentation of current CPR certification required within one (1) week of hire, with maintenance of current CPR certification during employment
- Certified Prescriptive Privilege in NYS
Salary Range: $137,500 - $160,400 annually
