Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid New York State Limited Permit to practice medicine, appropriate to the position and practice setting.
• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility to provide services within the scope and limitations of the issued permit.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centered care for older adults.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with facility staff and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to complete clinical documentation and use electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Conduct physical examinations and obtain comprehensive medical histories.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within the scope of authorized practice.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment and care plans.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness, as authorized.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, facility personnel, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Communicate with residents and families regarding treatment plans, medical conditions, and care goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.
• Comply with applicable federal and New York State regulations, facility policies, and professional practice requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $150,000–$200,000 (the posting also contains a conflicting apparent typo: “$1500,000”).
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Paid subscription to UpToDate