Family Medicine NP / PA

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

5d•$125,000

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides competent medical care in accordance with the professional scope of practice and current regulatory statutes. The role includes hospital consultations and rounds; obtaining patient histories; performing physical examinations and procedures within scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician; planning treatment; and interpreting physical, psychological, and preventive health data to determine patient needs and problems. The NP/PA may prescribe medications as allowed by scope of practice and the pharmacy formulary. The position provides care to patients from neonates through geriatric populations. The provider diagnoses and treats common acute and chronic illnesses or injuries, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, supports prevention and health maintenance through education and counseling, and works with patients, families, physicians, and other health professionals to plan and deliver care. The provider documents findings and interventions, maintains confidentiality, responds to emergencies, and follows practices intended to protect patient safety and reduce medication and other healthcare errors. The role requires a qualifying NP or PA education and licensure, at least one year of clinical experience, the ability to meet credentialing and hospital privilege requirements, broad clinical knowledge and competency, and familiarity with EHR/EMR software. Current BCLS and ACLS certifications are required. Active ANCC certification in a relevant specialty is preferred.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, certification from an accredited NP program, or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
Ability to meet and maintain credentialing requirements and hospital privileges.
Knowledge and competency in a wide range of clinical areas.
Familiarity with EHR/EMR software.
Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license, or current New York State Physician Assistant license with prescription privileges.
Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.

Nice To Haves

Active ANCC certification in a relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations on patients from neonates through geriatric populations.
Obtain and document patient medical histories and identify health risk factors.
Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic illnesses or injuries.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory work, X-rays, and EKGs.
Prescribe medications in accordance with state laws and prescribe non-pharmacological therapies based on diagnoses, health history, and age.
Promote health maintenance and disease prevention through education and counseling.
Apply standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.
Assess and document patient and family psychosocial issues.
Work with patients and families to formulate treatment and education plans; provide counseling and referrals to healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate.
Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal patient care.
Respond appropriately in emergent situations.
Provide follow-up care, assess treatment effectiveness, and reassess or modify treatment plans as needed.
Document findings, interventions, and results.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Provide care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of healthcare errors, including age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
Stay current with medical advancements, technology, and medications through continuing education, society meetings, professional journals, and other sources.
Follow the five medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
Attend departmental, organizational, and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required.