Critical Nurse Practitioner Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn

Position Summary:

The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a mid-level health care provider, who works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team and is responsible for providing direct comprehensive care to patients and supervision of ancillary staff. The NP educates the patient, family/significant other by promoting wellness, preventing health care problems, maintaining current health status, and intervening in acute or chronic illness.

Responsibilities:

• Performs A Comprehensive Functional Assessment Of The Patients Based On Age And History.
• Included Are Assessing The Physical And Psychological Status Of The Patient By Means Of Interview, Health History, Physical/Functional Examination And Diagnostic Tests
• Manages Patient Care Which Includes:
  Performing Comprehensive Assessment, Formulating Diagnostic Planning In Accordance With Medical Protocols.
• Refer Patients To Clinics Or Subspecialties And Community Resources When Appropriate. Act As A Consultant With The Physician
• Prepares, Administers, Implements And Evaluates The Health Care Plan;
  Develops And Implements Individualized Treatment Plans
• Prescribes Medication, Safely, Efficiently, And Effectively Using The NP License Number In Accordance With The New York State Education Law 6910
• Participates In Patient Education For Individuals And/Or Families Related To Functional Health Status. Functional Assessment May Be Performed During A Home Visit And/Or In The Center
• Determines The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care Through Documentation Of Client Care Outcomes. Reassesses And Modifies The Plan As Necessary To Achieve Medical And Health Goals
• Assists Medical Director In Planning And Development Of Seminars And Other Educational Projects

Education:

• Master’s Degree Program In Nursing / Nurse Practitioner

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) years nursing experience required.
• At least one (1) year as nurse practitioner experience preferred

Licenses,

Certifications:

• Current NYS Nurse Practitioner License required.
• Current NYS RN License required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area.
• BLS

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance