Nurse Practitioner (NP) - FlexStaff- Staten Island, NYC, Northern Westchester

FlexStaff • Village of New Hyde Park, NY

13d • $80 - $135

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner performs a variety of 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. Assignments are in the NYC/Staten Island and Westchester region; per diem and/or long-term contract arrangements are preferred.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience; 6 months is preferred.
• Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program.
• National Board Certification in the specialty area.
• Current New York State license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with the NYS Department of Education, or collaborative relationship attestation under the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Initiate and document the plan of care, communicate it, 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/or 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.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level