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).

Responsibilities

• Provides primary and preventive medical care to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) 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.
• Emphasizes wellness, prevention, and early detection.
• Supervises support staff in delivery of care to patients.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Provides smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with the Veteran Administration's (VA) access standards and triage protocol.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assisting during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
• Investigates health problems or health needs by gathering and assessing historical information.
• Performs a physical examination appropriate to the patient's history.
• Diagnostics health problems based on interpretation of the patient's history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results.
• Develops a treatment plan, tailored to the patient's needs, which includes health education, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment.
• Prescribes medications, as appropriate.
• Evaluates the results of the treatment plan, modifying the plan as needed to achieve the treatment goals.
• Makes referrals for specialty evaluation or treatment.
• Directs and coordinates the provision of health care services for patients in primary care, i.e., walk in patients.
• Provides a model for clinical practice within the clinic setting.
• Sets up and operates therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, electrocardiogram (EKG), oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) and portable suction.
• Obtains patient history on new and follow-up and record appropriate findings according to VA standards.
• Performs initial and periodic physical examinations within limits of privileges and record findings.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must have exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

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.

Skills

• Knowledge of pharmacology.
• Ability to diagnose and treat health problems.
• Ability to order and conduct diagnostic tests.
• Ability to prescribe medications.
• Ability to provide health education and counseling.
• Ability to handle emergencies and perform CPR.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

STGi offers competitive benefits packages to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details can be discussed upon interview.

Pay

Starting at $65/hour.

Schedule

Part-time schedule.

Company Information

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission. STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.