Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management - Bronx Blvd.

About the role

Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner in Pain Management to join our team supporting the Bronx Blvd. site.

Responsibilities

• Takes histories, performs physical examinations, gives immunizations (as necessary) and does patient education and counseling.
• Orders appropriate lab work, draws blood for lab work if needed, and performs some lab tests such as wet prep microscopic exams.
• Prescribes treatment for minor illnesses, and consults with physician regarding medication, chronic illness and referrals when appropriate.
• Maintains legible and appropriate documentation and reviews records periodically.
• Does follow-up of abnormal pap smears and reportable STD’s.
• Attends case conferences involving patients.
• Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Attends provider meetings and participates in quality improvement programs and team assignments.
• Identifies and categorizes each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those infants, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
• Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• 1-3 years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in Pain Management

Qualifications

• Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State
• CPR/BLS

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
• Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education).
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.

Benefits

• Annual salary: $154,876.00 - $167,377.60
• Sign-on Bonus: $3,500.00
• Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

$154,876.00 - $167,377.60

Schedule

Full-Time