School Based Nurse Practitioner, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers NY 10701

Saint Joseph's Medical Center•Yonkers, NY

About The Position

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is seeking a part-time School Based Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric or Family NP) to provide services based on the patient population served. The nurse practitioner diagnoses and treats health problems through case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and care that supports or restores health and wellbeing. The role also ensures safe clinical practices, supervises clinical staff, and monitors medical and medication supplies. The position assesses and documents patient and family histories, performs physical assessments as needed, triages patients, responds to emergencies, and sets medical goals and priorities based on diagnoses and developmental age. It provides direct patient care under a written plan of care and established standards, documents care and patient responses, orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, follows up on results, and arranges tests and referrals through the SJMC network or clinical affiliates. The practitioner collaborates with the health care team on care plans, performs treatments and procedures safely, manages medications and vaccines in accordance with applicable standards and program requirements, and educates patients and families about relevant health care needs.

Requirements

New York State RN license.
Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
BLS certification is required.
Demonstrated skills in core and primary-care-specific competencies based on the patient population served.

Responsibilities

Assess and record patient and family physical histories.
Complete physical assessments as needed.
Triage patients to determine medical needs and appropriate action.
Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Set patient medical goals and priorities based on diagnosis, developmental age, and emergent circumstances.
Provide direct patient care according to written plans of care, nursing practice standards, and prescribed medical regimens.
Document care accurately and concisely, including patient responses.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests; follow up on results and educate patients about next steps.
Order tests and referrals through the SJMC network and/or clinical affiliates, and work with staff to ensure follow-up.
Collaborate with health care team members to revise plans of care and document revisions.
Perform treatments and procedures safely and according to nursing standards, including infection-control practices and universal precautions.
Observe the environment and report or eliminate potential hazards.
Transcribe medication orders accurately; administer medications safely; and document medication administration and related information.
Ensure compliance with the Vaccine for Children Program and its requirements for annual and ongoing vaccine management.
Educate patients and families about medication and medical equipment use, potential drug-food interactions, modified diets, and when and how to obtain further treatment.
Supervise clinical staff and monitor medical and medication supplies.