Community Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)-Queens/Nassau

Parker At Your Door, a medical house calls program serving the greater New York Metro region, is seeking a Primary Care Provider Nurse Practitioner to provide quality primary medical care to our patients in the comfort of their homes. Transportation to home visits in the community is provided by an EMT Driver.

About the role

As a Primary Care Provider, you will be responsible for assessing members with multiple comorbidities residing in the community. In this position, you will perform comprehensive evaluation of patients and provide medical management. This role is a key clinical position within a growing community program, offering the ability to make an impact and a significant personal and professional opportunity to join a world-renowned health care organization.

About Parker

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program. This program serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home. Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

Why Work at Parker

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing a chance to learn, grow, and have an impact on overall results
• Excellent training and clinical education
• Accessible via public transportation
• Free parking on site for all staff
• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and order appropriate diagnostic workups
• Assess members with acute change in condition in a timely manner
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Consult with other members of the interdisciplinary team to create appropriate and viable care plans
• Educate patients on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance
• Provide medical management of patients

Requirements

• Licensure and current registration to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, data entry, documentation, and report generation
• Prior experience with the geriatric population and home care strongly preferred
• Knowledge of medical documentation

Benefits

Full benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include:

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time