Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by NYS
Master's Degree in Nursing or related discipline
Licensed and registered as a Registered Nurse in New York State
Current New York State Registration as Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified as an NP from a NYS approved accrediting body
1-3 years of related experience in healthcare
Responsibilities
Obtain and document patient history relevant to the visit
Conduct physical exams and evaluate patients, documenting findings
Diagnose and treat diseases, managing chronic illnesses
Prescribe medications in compliance with New York State and federal law
Order and interpret laboratory and radiological tests
Provide preventative health services, including education and counseling
Collaborate with clinicians and staff to ensure continuity of patient care
Benefits
Opportunity to work in both primary care and specialty areas
Engagement with diverse patient populations
Supportive team environment fostering collaboration
Focus on preventative health and patient education
Professional development opportunities through continued education
Full Job Description
Summary of Position
Nurse Practitioners provide medical services in collaboration with a physician, for patients in primary care as well as in medical and surgical specialty areas.
Principal Accountabilities
Obtains and documents patient history as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
Conducts relevant physical exam and evaluates patient, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
Diagnoses and treats disease and manages chronic illness.
Prescribes medication in accordance with New York State and federal law.
Orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and special examinations or tests; interprets results
Provides preventative health services, including health education and counseling.
Collaborates with other clinicians and staff members to ensure continuity of care of patients.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the NYS Education Department
Master's Degree
Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse by NYS
Current New York State Registration as Nurse Practitioner
Current Board Certification as an NP from a NYS approved accrediting body
Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1-3 years of related experience
Experience working with diverse populations in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
