Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About The Position
The Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) position is located through United Health Services Hospitals in Johnson City, New York. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, exempt opportunity. We are seeking an experienced, qualified, and motivated Nurse Practitioner for our growing Geriatric group. Preferred experience is in Geriatrics, but New Grads with at least 5 years of nursing experience will be considered. The FNP must possess a current New York State license as an RN, as a Nurse Practitioner, and have their National Certification. The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner will provide health care services to patients within our local nursing facilities. They will complete appropriate documentation, administer and order diagnostic tests, interpret the test results, and will prescribe and monitor therapies. They will develop and implement patient management plans, electronic medical records progress notes, and assist in providing continuity of care which includes instruction and educating patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance. This position may require some local travel between nursing facilities. The Nurse Practitioner will also be part of an on-call group with support from Geriatric physicians and other nurse practitioners.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
- Possession of an NPI (National Provider Identification) number
- Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
- Three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting
- Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse License
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification
- Current NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) license and certification with New York State Education Department
- Documentation of current CPR certification required within one (1) week of hire, with maintenance of current CPR certification during employment
- Certified Prescriptive Privilege in NYS
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in Geriatrics
- New grads with at least 5 years of nursing experience will be considered
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services to patients within local nursing facilities.
- Complete appropriate documentation.
- Administer and order diagnostic tests.
- Interpret test results.
- Prescribe and monitor therapies.
- Develop and implement patient management plans.
- Create electronic medical records progress notes.
- Assist in providing continuity of care, including instruction and education to patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
- Participate in an on-call group with support from Geriatric physicians and other nurse practitioners.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Virtual mental health support
- Food pantry
- PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses
- Leadership programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical ladders
- Internal mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
