THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITIONQualifications To qualify you must have a Licensure:
Current registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
Education: Master's Degree in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Must have a Medicaid Number
At least one year of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served; ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, which addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction.
Responsibilities
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using nursing process and pertinent standards of care, the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions, and performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures of the designated outpatient patient population within a collaborative practice agreement established with a specific physician working with LaSante Health Center
Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for the patient
Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff
Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities
Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team
Performs complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit
Orders customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician
Formulates the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care
Works collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes
Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization
Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol
Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges
Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols, and considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care
Promotes own professional growth and development in the clinical and managerial role
Maintains current expertise in area of practice
Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals
Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement
Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service
Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise
As needed, provides assistance to the Clinical Access Center staff by addressing patient medical advice messages or communicating test results to patients per provider instruction
Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable
Physical stamina to perform responsibilities
Other duties as required