Orthopedic nurse practitioner Jobs in Stamford, CT

Job title - Nurse Practitioner

Location - Purchase, NY 10577

Shift - Monday-Friday / 8 : 30 am-5 : 00 pm

Duration - 01+ years

Job description :

Staff nurse practitioner is responsible to provide primary health care for the students of the college under the supervision of a licensed physician, to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and work in collaboration with the Medical Director, or in the Director's absence, a staff physician or refer to local Urgent Care or hospital emergency room as needed.

Specific duties include :

Provide primary medical care for the students of Purchase College. This entails eliciting the history of the present illness / complaint, including past medical, developmental, psycho-social history as warranted and performing a physical examination to further inform the diagnosis.

Record the relevant information in the patient chart.

Order and perform in-house diagnostic tests and those done at a commercial lab.

Order and facilitate other diagnostic tests and consultations with specialists as needed.

Inform patients of results and counsel them as to interpretation, needed treatment and follow-up.

Based on diagnosis, prescribe medication as appropriate, counsel and educate patient about their medical problems and medication.

Perform in-house procedures, e.g., nebulizer treatments, wound care / dressings, venipuncture, ppds and injectables among other procedures provided at Health Services.

Assist in coordinating functions of the department.

Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and in-service webinars when offered.

Participate in continuing education programs relevant to college health.

Implement policies and decisions as directed by the Medical and / or Administrative Directors and follow established protocols.

Assist in development of sources of medical information for staff and patients.

Participate in college community activities (e.g., student / staff outreach programs and professional development, college committee work) as time allows.