Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program (Family or Adult Geriatrics)
Current New York State License as a Nurse Practitioner
National Board Certification required
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
EMR/EHR experience preferred
Geriatric experience required
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Responsibilities
Examine, diagnose, and treat patients
Ensure quality care in line with Essen Health Care's commitment
Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases in general practice
Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient information
Document comprehensive patient histories and treatment plans
Order and execute diagnostic tests and imaging
Administer or prescribe treatments and vaccinations
Benefits
Access to a vehicle strongly preferred
Opportunity for new graduates to apply
Participation in value-based care initiatives
Supportive environment for professional growth
Work with a diverse patient population
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will be part of Essen growing medical professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to provide advanced primary and/or specialty care to our patients. Responsibilities will include but not limited to, performing physical exams, recording patient medical history, creating care plans and administering diagnostic test.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Examines, diagnoses and treats patients
Ensures fulfillment of Essen Health Care commitment for ensuring quality care
Diagnoses and treats variety of diseases in general practice
Collects, records and maintains accurate patient information
Documents items such as: past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan
Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition
Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition
Administers or prescribes treatments
Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan
Vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases
Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
Consult with appropriate medical specialist when necessary; refer patient to subspecialists within network
Providing care to patients in the Nursing home
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program: Family or Adult Geriatrics
Current New York State License as a Nurse Practitioner.
National Board Certification require
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
EMR/EHR experience a plus
New Grads are Encourage to Apply
Access to a vehicle. Strongly Preferred.
Ability to work independently and efficiently.
Knowledge of documentation and CPT coding standards and accuracy.
Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems. (Sigma, Point Click Care etc.)
Willingness to participate in value-based care initiatives.
Must be willing to commute 100% to facilities.
Geriatric experience required, with the ability to see an average of 20 -25pts per visit.
