Nurse Practitioner

Overview

A Nurse Practitioner, certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law, is a licensed registered nurse who provides primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing/medical administration. Responsible for patient care as outlined within the Collaborative Practice Agreement.

NURSE PRACTITIONER (NYSNA)

NURSE PRACTITIONER – GERIATRIC HOME VISITS

Monday-Thursday: home visits 9am-5pm

Friday: admin time 9am-1pm, MDP clinic 1pm-5pm

• For direct care providers:
  Provides age-appropriate care and intervention for ages of patients served according to job description (e.g., assessments, treatment plans, assists with assessments).
• For non-direct care providers:
  Provides support services using age-appropriate interpersonal communication.
• Clinical Practice Domain:
  Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a periodic review of the collaborative practice agreement. See Attachment
  
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• Assesses the health status of clients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examinations.
• Initiates therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examinations. Interprets findings and alters plan of care including prescribing and altering medication regimens and ordering blood according to the agreed-upon collaborative practice agreement and designated protocols in the designated area.
• Provides teaching and counseling in areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.
• Documents findings and plan of care in the patient’s medical record.
• Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.
• Initiates hospital admission and discharge after collaborative consultation with physician.
• Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Assessment, treatment, and patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Professional Practice Domain:
  Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice.
• Advocates for patients and supports patient rights.
• Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members.
• Participates in peer review.
• Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies.
• Participates in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
• Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of professional nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs that recognize nursing as a profession of worth.
• Administrative Practice Domain:
  Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence policies affecting nursing practice.
• Collaborative Physician Agreement:
  Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with the agreement between Nurse Practitioner and collaborating physician with endorsement by Vice President, Hospital Operations and Chairman of the department.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Other Job Duties

• Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning and attendance at educational programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New York
• National certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) or Family NP (FNP)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, or home-based care
• Excellent clinical, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable working independently in diverse home environments
• 3-5 years’ experience as an NP
• Able to practice independently without collaboration
• Experience with home-based primary care or home visits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of chronic care management, dementia, falls prevention, and polypharmacy
• Familiarity with comprehensive geriatric assessments
• Familiarity with EMR systems and mobile documentation
• Experience with program management and development (e.g., expanding a home visit practice)

Pay Range

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.