The NP is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients. The NP works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. The NP may specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Performs health assessments including patient history and physical examination.

Performs diagnostic procedures, according to privileges.

Performs preventive screening according to age and history.

Orders diagnostic tests. Evaluates special test and study results and incorporate them into plan of care.

Formulates appropriate diagnoses, based on history, physical examination and clinical findings.

Plans and provides care, within the framework of policies, procedures privileges and available resources, and applying relevant research.

Involves the patient/family in planning care.

In collaboration with physicians and other health care providers, coordinates care of patients and evaluates plan of care and patient toward health goals and modifies plan of care accordingly

Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, according to privileges.

Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures and tests within the scope of privileging

Provides patient/family education related to health status.

Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and interventions by comparing patients/significant other/family responses to planned outcome.

Collaborates and communicates appropriately with all members of the health care team.

Documents in a thorough and timely manner.

Education & Experience Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.

Current NYS license as a Nurse Practitioner

National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement.

BCLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.

Minimum two years’ experience in an acute care setting preferred.

ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification (only required if working in the Infusion Center)

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Looking forward to Connecting.

Dave Friedman

Sr. Healthcare Team Lead (Permanent Placement)

The Judge Group