Job Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and capability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our new White Plains, NY location.A Nurse Practitioner, under the direction of the of a physician, is responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering the health care of patients on assigned service. Emphases preventative health measures and education of patients. She/he will perform other tasks as assigned and in compliance with systems and job specific standards.
Essential tasks and Responsibilities for a Nurse Practitioner:
»Takes histories, performs physical examinations, gives immunizations (as necessary) and does patient education and counseling.
»Orders appropriate lab work, draws blood for lab work if needed, and performs some lab tests such as wet prep microscopic exams.
»Prescribes treatment for minor illnesses, and consults with physician regarding medication, chronic illness and referrals when appropriate.
»Maintains legible and appropriate documentation and reviews records periodically. Does follow-up of abnormal pap smears and reportable STD's
»Attends case conferences involving patients.
»Attends continuing education programs to increase expertise and expertise.
»Attends provider meetings and participates in quality improvement programs and team assignments.
»Identifies and categorizes each patient's age-specific grouping of needs, such as those infants, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
»Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and supervisen by Infection Control agent.
»Provides safe and prosperous performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.
Minimum Education Requirement:
Master's Degree
Four years of business office practice in, preferably in a large medical practice with increasing levels of responsibility.
Minimum Work Related practice:
5-8 years
Preferred Work practice:
8+ Years
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State
Specialized expertise & expertise:
Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written)
expertise of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education)
capability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
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