Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New York
National certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) or Family NP (FNP)
Minimum of 2 years' experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, or home-based care
5-7 years' experience as an NP preferred
Excellent clinical, communication, and critical thinking skills
Comfortable working independently in diverse home environments
Responsibilities
Provide age-appropriate care and interventions for patients in their homes
Assess health status through comprehensive health histories and physical examinations
Initiate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and manage medication regimens
Educate patients and families on health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention
Document patient findings and plans in medical records
Collaborate with physicians to ensure continuity of care
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Benefits
Flexible scheduling with Monday-Thursday home visits and admin time on Fridays
Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
Engagement in collaborative practice agreements to enhance patient care
Resource for nursing and interdisciplinary team members
Participation in medical research and peer review
Contributions to maintaining high standards of nursing practice
Full Job Description
Overview
A Nurse Practitioner, certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law is a licensed registered nurse who provides primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing/medical administration. Responsible for patient care as outlined within the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
NURSE PRACTITIONER (NYSNA)
NURSE PRACTITIONER - GERIATRIC HOME VISITS
Monday-Thursday: home visits 9am-5pm
Friday: admin time 9am-1pm, MDP clinic 1pm-5pm
Responsibilities
For direct care providers: Provides age-appropriate care and intervention for ages of patients served according to job description (e.g. assessments, treatment plans, assists with assessments).
For non-direct care providers: Provides support services using age appropriate
interpersonal communication.
Clinical Practice Domain
Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a periodic review of the collaborative practice agreement. See Attachment D.
Assesses the health status of clients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examinations.
Initiates therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examinations. Interprets findings and alters plan of care including, but not limited to, prescribing and altering medication regimens and ordering blood according to agreed-upon collaborative practice agreement and designated protocols in designated area.
Provides teaching and counseling in areas of health promotion and maintenance and in disease prevention
Documents findings and plan of care in patient's medical record
Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement.
Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.
Initiates hospital admission and discharge after collaborative consultation with physician.
Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient
outcomes.
Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Professional Practice Domain
Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice.
Advocates for patients and supports patient rights.
Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members.
Participates in peer review.
Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies.
Participates in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of professional nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs that recognize nursing as a profession of worth.
Administrative Practice Domain
Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
Collaborative Physician Agreement
Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with agreement between Nurse Practitioner and collaborating physician with endorsement by Vice President, Hospital Operations and Chairman of the department.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning and attendance at educational programs.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Master's or Doctorate in Nursing
Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New York
National certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) or Family NP (FNP)
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Minimum of 2 years' experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, or home-based care
Excellent clinical, communication, and critical thinking skills
Comfortable working independently in diverse home environments
3-5 years' experience as an NP
Able to practice independently without collaboration
Experience with home-based primary care or home visits
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of chronic care management, dementia, falls prevention, and polypharmacy
Familiarity with comprehensive geriatric assessments
Familiarity with EMR systems and mobile documentation
Experience with program management and development (e.g., expanding a home visit practice)
Pay Range
USD $151,740.55 - USD $151,740.55 /Yr.
About Maimonides Medical Center
Maimonides Medical Center is a non-profit, non-sectarian hospital located in Borough Park, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, in the U.S. state of New York. Maimonides is both a treatment facility and academic medical center with 711 beds, and more than 70 primary care and sub-specialty programs. As of August 1, 2016, Maimonides Medical Center was an adult and pediatric trauma center, and Brooklyn's only pediatric trauma center.
