Job Summary
- The NP will be working under the supervision of the attending Physician, evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients of all ages for chronic and acute injuries, infections and illnesses.
- Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations, order and interpret routine tests and prescribes medication.
- Provide accurate and comprehensive documentation of the patient encounter in the medical chart.
- Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans. Prescribes and administer medications, therapies, suturing and splinting.
- Orders labs and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advise on follow up.
- Attends meetings to discuss mutual problems, and implements new procedures.
- As appropriate, counsel patients on preventative care.
- Collaborate with various members of the Healthcare team to provide quality on-site care and appropriate information for post-discharge care.
- Complete charts in a timely manner so as to comply with medical records standard and allow billing for medical services.
Requirements/Education/Skills
- 3600 Hours prior practice experience as a Nurse Practitioner & Industrial Health Preference required
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
- N.Y.S. Registered Nurse
- Graduate of a N.Y.S. Registered Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Successful completion of pharmacy component
- Must be able to lift and position patients if required
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others on the team to achieve desired outcomes.
- Organizational time management skills as evidenced by capacity to multitask and prioritize work.