Nurse Practitioner

Overview

• Provide high-quality healthcare services as a Nurse Practitioner in a dynamic clinical setting.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including physical exams and medical histories.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Manage chronic conditions and acute illnesses with timely interventions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within scope and regulations.
• Educate residents and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct physical examinations and medication reconciliation for residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
• Manage chronic and acute health conditions with appropriate interventions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests for accurate treatment planning.
• Prescribe medications and treatments following state regulations.
• Educate residents and families on health strategies and self-care practices.
• Participate in chronic care management service initiation.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Ensure accurate documentation in electronic health records.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
• DEA permit to prescribe medications within practice scope.
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services under Medicare and Medicaid.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care.
• Proficiency with eClinicalWorks (eCW) electronic health records.
• Strong knowledge of chronic care management practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites within a 30-mile radius.