Medical Assistant Jobs in Bronx

About The Position

Requirements

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse in New York.
• Registration as a Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Certification by ANCC or another specialty organization certifying Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice, as soon as feasible following graduation from an NP graduate program.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS or PALS) through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics, may be required based on selected privileges.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice caring for the patient population served.
• Ability to apply the nursing process toward specific outcomes in an organized manner while addressing patient and family safety and satisfaction.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving ability, critical thinking, and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to act as an effective change agent.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization according to protocols and pathways.
• Monitor the cost effectiveness of the position, including efficiency and service performance indicators.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to develop and implement clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Use evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes.
• Participate in developing and monitoring patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals.
• Maintain current expertise in the area of practice and promote professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans and modify them according to clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff in accordance with Medical Staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineated privileges.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocol.
• Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications, including controlled substances with DEA authorization, in accordance with New York State law.
• Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians and other disciplines to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care that reflects patient and family preferences and promotes quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on goals of care and expected length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies according to practice protocols; distinguish normal and abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal results, including referrals when appropriate.
• Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments for patients in the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Function as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and requirements of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and incorporate the organization's Service Standards into responsibilities.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Consult with hospital nursing staff about patients' therapeutic regimens.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication with nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards and patient and family education materials relevant to the area of practice.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement therapeutic plans for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.