Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Primary Care | Ithaca, New York

The Provider Finder•Ithaca, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive outpatient primary care services to veterans in Ithaca, New York. The role evaluates, diagnoses, and manages a wide range of medical conditions; develops individualized treatment plans; prescribes medications; and promotes preventive healthcare. The ideal candidate has primary care or ambulatory care experience and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This safety-sensitive position requires compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, quality, and workplace safety standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an applicable certifying organization.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner licensure, as required by New York State and applicable employment requirements.
Minimum five years of combined approved academic training and healthcare experience, or as otherwise specified by applicable contractual requirements.
Primary care or ambulatory care experience required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, if required by applicable clinical requirements.
Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration, as applicable.
Eligibility for applicable Veterans Health Administration credentialing requirements.
Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Government healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and medical evaluations.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within the scope of practice.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and care plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, X-rays, and electrocardiograms.
Prescribe medications and recommend appropriate lifestyle, dietary, and preventive health measures.
Educate patients about diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and preventive healthcare.
Assess mental health concerns and coordinate additional care when necessary.
Review outside medical records and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, completing medical records within 24 hours of each patient encounter.
Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team.
Ensure appropriate patient follow-up, referrals, and continuity of care.
Respond to patient requests and clinical alerts in accordance with established protocols.
Maintain compliance with applicable clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
Participate in patient outreach, enrollment, and retention initiatives.
Support clinical quality improvement and operational initiatives.