Family Nurse Practitioner

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including health assessments, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and develop individualized plans of care.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with scope of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver preventive care, health screenings, counseling, and patient/family education.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; make referrals to specialty and community resources as appropriate.
• Manage and document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and special projects as assigned.
• Provide telephone coverage, home or hospital visits, and on-call support as directed.
• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and role model for students and staff when applicable.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Experience & Skills: Strong clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Excellent clinical judgment, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Basic computer proficiency.

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensure & Certifications: Current New York State Registered Nurse License and Registration. Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and Registration. Active collaborative practice agreement, as required by NYS law. Certification (or eligibility) by a recognized specialty organization. Current BCLS certification; Infection Control and Child Abuse training.