NURSE PRACTITIONER
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care, including physical assessment, education, health planning, follow-up, and case management, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. The role works with collaborating physicians, the healthcare team, staff nurses, and nursing administrators to plan care, coordinate services, and monitor patient outcomes according to practice protocols. The position supports a multidisciplinary, patient-centered medical home approach to pediatric care and participates in quality assurance and related practice activities. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Two to five years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Graduation from an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
- Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
- Basic CPR (BCLS) certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification preferred.
- Interest in geriatrics and experience in geriatrics preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or Creole preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct direct patient physical assessments, provide education, and participate in health planning.
- Assist in coordinating services with other disciplines and patients’ insurance plans.
- Advocate for patients in arranging medically necessary services.
- Communicate with community resources to determine adequate assistance for patients in need.
- Refer patients to specialty services when necessary.
- Consult with collaborating physicians and other healthcare team members to establish plans of care.
- Participate in LEAN and other activities that implement the multidisciplinary patient-centered medical home approach for pediatric patients.
- Maintain continuity of care through regular patient follow-up.
- Participate in quality assurance processes to support optimal care delivery.
- Provide comprehensive case management, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
- Monitor patient outcomes according to practice protocols.
- Collaborate with staff nurses and nursing administrators on assessment and clinical decisions in patient care planning.
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff.
- Conduct in-service education on practice issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays
- Employee discounts
- Competitive base compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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