NP - Nurse Practitioner For Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn
Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab
Brooklyn, New York
Full-time
Full Job Description
Position Summary :
The 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.
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :2 days ago