Nurse Practitioner - Middletown/Walden

Sun River Health•Middletown, NY

33d•$81,310 - $87,873•Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join their team, supporting the Middletown and Walden sites. The Nurse Practitioner, under the direction of a physician, is responsible for planning, evaluating, and delivering healthcare to patients. This role emphasizes preventative health measures and patient education. The Nurse Practitioner will perform other duties as assigned and in compliance with system and job-specific standards.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
1-3 years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care
Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State and CPR/BLS
Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education)
Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

3+ Years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care

Responsibilities

Takes histories, performs physical examinations, gives immunizations (as necessary) and does patient education and counseling.
Orders appropriate lab work, draws blood for lab work if needed, and performs some lab tests such as wet prep microscopic exams.
Prescribes treatment for minor illnesses, and consults with physician regarding medication, chronic illness and referrals when appropriate.
Maintains legible and appropriate documentation and reviews records periodically. Does follow-up of abnormal pap smears and reportable STD’s.
Attends case conferences involving patients.
Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
Attends provider meetings and participates in quality improvement programs and team assignments.
Identifies and categorizes each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those infants, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.