About this role
Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations. Initiates and documents the plan of care while ensuring complete screening and preparation of patients for procedures.
Performs daily patient rounds and writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests. Interprets results and confers with attending physicians, residents, and nursing staff to deliver optimum care.
Upon discharge, completes summaries, prescriptions, and referrals on patient charts. Informs patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions while supporting ongoing quality initiatives.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program and National Board Certification in specialty area required.
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State, and current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
- Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.
- Current BLS certification, required.
Responsibilities
- Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
- Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
- Performs daily patient rounds.
- Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
- Interprets laboratory and test results.
- Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
- Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
- Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
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