Nurse Practitioner - FlexStaff- NICU

FlexStaff • Village of New Hyde Park, NY

13d • $80 - $135

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner performs functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. The role also participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program.
• National Board Certification in the specialty area.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• A collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with the New York State Department of Education, or a collaborative relationship attestation under the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act of 2015.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Initiate, document, and communicate the plan of care, and follow up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
• Perform daily patient rounds.
• Write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Interpret laboratory and test results.
• Confer with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other care providers to support optimum quality of patient care.
• Upon discharge, document discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals on patient charts.
• Inform patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time