Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• 1-3 years of experience working in primary care
• 4 years of business office experience, preferably in a large medical practice with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State and CPR/BLS Required
• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
• Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education)
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ Years of experience in primary care

Responsibilities

• Takes histories, performs physical examinations, gives immunizations (as necessary) and does patient education and counseling.
• Orders appropriate lab work, draws blood for lab work if needed, and performs some lab tests such as wet prep microscopic exams.
• Prescribes treatment for minor illnesses, and consults with physician regarding medication, chronic illness and referrals when appropriate.
• Maintains legible and appropriate documentation and reviews records periodically.
• Does follow-up of abnormal pap smears and reportable STD’s.
• Attends case conferences involving patients.
• Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Attends provider meetings and participates in quality improvement programs and team assignments.
• Identifies and categorizes each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those infants, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
• Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity.
• Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs (HRSA and NHSC)