APN - Internal Medicine
Company: Summit Health Medical Group
Location: New Rochelle
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
The nurse practitioner (NP) provides general medical care and
treatment to Summit Health patients. This is done in direct
collaboration with a licensed physician, and in accordance with an
approved written practice agreement and guidelines. Services
provided by the NP will include health maintenance, management of
acute/episodic illnesses and management of stable chronic
illnesses.Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical services and develops and implements plan of
care in conjunction with collaborating physician(s).
- Obtains patient medical history and performs physical
examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed
guidelines.
- Initiates necessary laboratory and diagnostic tests. Interprets
laboratory and test results.
- Confers with collaborating physician(s), nursing staff and/or
other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care, and
to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan. Refers to appropriate
physician(s) for more complicated medical cases or cases that are
not a routine part of a NP's scope of practice.
- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing
patient management plans. Obtains consultations and/or referrals as
appropriate. Ensures all follow-up appointments are completed on a
timely basis.
- Responds to patient inquiries, answers questions and refers
questions to physician(s) as appropriate.
- Documents all patient care services in the electronic medical
record.
- Provides health education counseling to patients and families
as appropriate; and supports programs for patients and their
families. Answers questions about condition and treatment
plan.
- Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk
management activities.
- Completes required continuous training and education, including
practice specific requirements. Demonstrates professional work
behavior and complies with organizational policies and procedures
and federal and state requirements.
- Establishes and maintains patient educational materials;
- Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team
approach to patient care.
- Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality
and privacy and discloses information only for the professional
purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full
consideration of their legal rights. Displays a positive attitude
when interacting with physician's office staff, physicians and
fellow employees of the office.Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree and successful completion of accredited nurse
practitioner program
- Current licensure by state of New York or Connecticut
- Board certification
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Knowledge of medical procedures and guidelines concerning
assessment, treatment, and recovery
- Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team
- Demonstrated professional competence and integrity and ethical
conduct of practice
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and
effective conflict resolution skills
- Patient focused and committed to providing outstanding and
compassionate care and service to all patients
- Strong computer skills and EMR knowledgeCompensation Range:
$118,000-$135,000The provided compensation range is based on
industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on
numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience,
individual performance, quality measures and location of
position.Compensation Information:$118000.00 / Annually -
$135000.00 / AnnuallyDetails:The provided compensation range is
based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made
based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of
experience, individual performance, quality measures and location
of position.
Keywords: Summit Health Medical Group, New Rochelle , APN - Internal Medicine, Healthcare , New Rochelle, New York
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