Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home)

Essen Medical Associates

$100K — $130K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 months experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility, or equivalent hospital/outpatient experience
  • Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
  • DEA license required
  • Current CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
  • Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Preferred: Background in Pulmonary care, with training available
  • Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems, training provided

Responsibilities

  • Provide pulmonology consults in long-term care and nursing home settings
  • Assess and manage respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma
  • Conduct evaluations and interpret pulmonary tests and imaging studies
  • Manage oxygen therapy and respiratory medications
  • Collaborate with pulmonologists and various healthcare teams
  • Educate residents and families on respiratory management
  • Maintain EMR documentation and engage in quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Opportunity for professional growth
  • Training available for respiratory specialties
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Pulmonary care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities
• Provide pulmonology consults in nursing home and long-term care settings
• Assess and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and chronic respiratory failure
• Conduct respiratory-focused evaluations and interpret pulmonary tests and imaging
• Manage oxygen therapy, inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory medications
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate residents and families on respiratory disease management and smoking cessation
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
• Active and unrestricted NP license • DEA license required • CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
• Master's degree in Nursing (NP applicants) • Graduation from an accredited NP program
• Preferred: Experience in Pulmonary (training available if not)
• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC - training provided)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

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