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

St. Vincent's Health Partners•City of Yonkers, NY

19h•$68•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is seeking a part-time School Based Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric or Family NP) with demonstrated skills in core and primary care specific competencies based on the patient population served. Provides services as a nurse practitioner who diagnoses and treats health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and wellbeing. Ensures the safety of practices in the clinic setting, supervises the clinical staff and monitors medical and medication supplies.

Requirements

New York State License -- RN and Pediatric or Family NP
Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner
BLS is required.

Responsibilities

Assesses and records a patient and family physical history
Completes a physical assessment as needed
Triages patients to determine medical need and necessary action
Responds appropriately in emergency situations
Sets patient medical goals and priorities based on patient's diagnosis, developmental age including emergent situations
Gives direct patient care based on written plan of care, established standards of nursing practice, and prescribed medical regimen
Gives evidence of care delivered through accurate and concise documentation inclusive of the patient response
Order and interpret appropriate lab and diagnostic tests. Follow-up on test results, engaging with patients and educate them to necessary next steps.
Order tests and referrals for patients as needed utilizing the SJMC network and/or its clinical affiliates. Work with staff to ensure follow-up on all tests and referrals.
Demonstrates competence in collaborating with members of the health care team in the revision of the plan of care and documents the same
Consistently demonstrating competency in infection control, utilizing universal precautions and following standards of practice in caring for the infectious patient.
Demonstrates safety by being observant of the environment and reporting or eliminating any potential hazards.
Consistently transcribes medication orders accurately
Consistently administers medications safely
Consistently documents administration of and all information related to Medications
Ensure compliance with the Vaccine for Children Program for annual and ongoing vaccines management. Ensuring compliance with program requirements.
The safe & effective use of medication, if any
The and effective use of medical equipment, if any
The instruction of potential drug-food interactions
Counseling on modified diets, as appropriate
When and how to obtain further treatment, if needed