Family Nurse Practitioner

Denis Development•New York, NY

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive health care in accordance with the philosophy, standards of practice, objectives, and policies of The Institute for Family Health. The role is responsible for diagnosing and treating common and chronic illnesses, with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention, including patient education and counseling. The Nurse Practitioner performs health assessments, develops and implements individualized plans of care, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications and treatments as appropriate, and collaborates with the health care team and community resources. The role also supports staff development, participates in organizational and professional activities, and reports to the Medical Director for the practice area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in nursing.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Strong Family Nurse Practitioner clinical experience.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to solve problems.
Leadership ability.
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Current New York State Registered Nurse License and Registration.
Nurse Practitioner Certification and Registration.
Current Practice Agreement.
Certified or eligible for certification by a recognized specialty organization.
Current BCLS, Infection Control, and Child Abuse credentials.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
Membership in professional and related organizations is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Conduct health assessment interviews and complete physical assessments.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Develop plans of care based on diagnoses and individual client needs.
Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate.
Collaborate with the health care team and make referrals to other disciplines as indicated.
Record, report, and interpret clients’ responses to plans of care.
Teach, counsel, and assist individuals and families with illness prevention and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
Collaborate with team members to provide regular health screenings and other health promotion measures.
Identify community resources, refer clients, and assist them in using those resources.
Make home or hospital visits and take calls as appropriate.
Provide medication phone coverage as directed by a supervisor.
Provide age-appropriate care and adapt approaches and communication to patients’ age-specific needs and responses.
Provide feedback to the Nurse Manager, Practice Administrator, and/or Medical Director regarding policies, practices, and individual performance.
Participate in department performance improvement activities, special projects, committees, and Institute committees as directed.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality and observe compliance policies.
Participate in the development of staff, act as a preceptor for selected students and staff, and mentor and develop staff.
Maintain regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements, and maintain a collaborative practice agreement with a physician as required by New York State law.
Pursue professional development through self-assessment, learning resources, workshops, conferences, seminars, presentations, and educational offerings.
Provide input to managers for staff performance evaluations and serve as a role model and resource for professional and paraprofessional staff.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, staff, and community members, and communicate department and hospital policies and procedures to staff.
Collaborate with community agencies to provide care as approved by IUH.
Perform other duties as assigned.