Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Nursing Home Based

Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) Position located through United Health Services Hospitals in Johnson City, New York.

This position is full-time (Monday-Friday), exempt opportunity. Seeking experienced, qualified, motivated Nurse Practitioner for our growing Geriatric group. Preferred experience in Geriatrics. New grads with at least 5 years of nursing experience will be considered. FNP must possess a current New York State license as an RN, as a Nurse Practitioner, and have their National Certification.

The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner will provide health care services to patients within our local nursing facilities. They will complete appropriate documentation, administer and order diagnostic tests, interpret the test results, and will prescribe and monitor therapies. They will develop and implement patient management plans, electronic medical records progress notes, and assist in providing continuity of care which includes instruction and educating patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.

This position may require some local travel between nursing facilities. The Nurse Practitioner will also be part of an on-call group with support from Geriatric physicians and other nurse practitioners.

United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.

Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 6,000 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 75 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.

As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their health care system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services Hospitals.

Salary Range : $133,900 - $156,200 annually.