Nurse Practitioner / Assistant Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Care, Suite D Pediatrics
About The Position
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Ambulatory Care Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner, Suite D Pediatrics. The successful candidate will: Provide primary care services to individuals and families; this will include care for incumbents own panel of patients, as well as seeing walk-in patients of the practice as needed. Document all care provided in the patients medical records. Develop further, maintain/manage patient care panel with participation in managed care programs and other direct patient care programs as applicable. On a daily bases, review all laboratory and radiology reports to identify abnormal results for urgent follow up; ensure that patients are contacted to arrange additional care and that their primary providers are notified. Participate in and provide departmental and Family Medicine educational activities to medial students and allied health professional students. Participate in hospital and departmental health fairs, community education events and speak to community groups, when requested.
Requirements
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing.
- New York State Registered Nurse Licensure with Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- BCLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of relevant clinical work experience as an FNP.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary care services to individuals and families; this will include care for incumbents own panel of patients, as well as seeing walk-in patients of the practice as needed.
- Document all care provided in the patients medical records.
- Develop further, maintain/manage patient care panel with participation in managed care programs and other direct patient care programs as applicable.
- On a daily bases, review all laboratory and radiology reports to identify abnormal results for urgent follow up; ensure that patients are contacted to arrange additional care and that their primary providers are notified.
- Participate in and provide departmental and Family Medicine educational activities to medial students and allied health professional students.
- Participate in hospital and departmental health fairs, community education events and speak to community groups, when requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
