Nurse Practitioner (NP) - PT

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner will provide professional clinical services under the direction of the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Primary Care Provider (PCP). They will assess, treat, and evaluate a comprehensive range of health care problems, prescribe medications, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary and preventive medical care to meet the needs of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within his/her skills and training.
• Functions within the scope of practice of the state Nurse Practice Act (NPA), the Joint Commission standards, the VA Medical Center guidelines, and Officer of the Inspector General.
• Works closely with the Patient Aliened Care Team (PACT) and extended support staff including daily huddles with the team.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assisting during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
• Investigates health problems or health needs by gathering and assessing historical information.
• Develops a treatment plan, tailored to the patient's needs, which includes health education, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment.
• Prescribes and administers medication within limits of privileges and state and federal regulations.
• Orders diagnostic tests according to the chief complaint, physical and emotional/mental findings and symptoms.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of pharmacology. Prescribes and administers medication within limits of privileges and state and federal regulations.
• Recommends and follows up on laboratory tests and specialized diagnostic procedures, as deemed necessary.
• Documents all pertinent patient information in the medical records and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
• Closes patient charts within 24-72 hours of encounter and places Return to Clinic (RTC) orders promptly.
• Aids in management/coordination of the CBOC's day-to-day activity.

Requirements

• Three years of clinical nursing experience is required.
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience as an APRN is required (three years preferred).
• Experience in outpatient care in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine environment is preferred.
• APRN must have a current and unrestricted DEA License (APRN will be required to obtain and maintain a Scope of Practice/Collaborative Agreement with a state licensed physician prior to delivery of health care).
• Current and unrestricted New York license.
• Must comply will all state requirements and regulations.
• Possess Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Training Network (MTN).
• Prescriptive authority in accordance with state rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program.
• Maintain a full and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Association (ANA).
• Must have ANA certification as a Nurse Practitioner in either Adult Health or Family Practice.
• Ability to set realistic, measurable education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding, and available local resources.
• Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with a focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Experience with safe and reasonable practices regarding opioid medications for chronic pain.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and excellent computer maneuverability.
• Exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations.
• Detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

Skills

• Knowledge of pharmacology.
• Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with a focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Experience with safe and reasonable practices regarding opioid medications for chronic pain.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and excellent computer maneuverability.
• Exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations.
• Detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

Benefits

STGi offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Starting at $65/hr

Schedule

Part-time