Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (Ref#012)

• White Plains, NY
• Full-time
• Published: 2022-08-02 13:53:21Z

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position exists to provide primary care medical care to our patient population. Acts as a member of the Healthcare Team in the provision of health services to individuals, families, and/or their communities. Works collaboratively with patients and their caregivers—to the extent preferred by each patient—as well as with other members of the Healthcare Team to accomplish shared goals within and across settings to achieve coordinated, high-quality care. Provides ongoing guidance, support and education to other members of the Healthcare Team as it pertains to ensuring effective, quality primary care for patients and their families.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and treat patients within the privilege range granted by the Board, and within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care provider.
• Be a patient advocate.
• Coordinate health promotional activities.
• Provide patient follow-up as necessary for continuity of care.
• Coordinate care with other health care providers when referrals are necessary.
• Be familiar with and follow adopted community health center standards of care.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation regarding patient contacts within (EMR) patient charts.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality is required. Expected to work the hours set by the organization and/or the schedule set by the supervisor.
• Expected to complete required training deemed necessary for this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed for Advanced Practice in New York.
• Minimum of three years experience and must have the ability to work independently.