NURSE PRACTITIONER

Description

Summary :

The Family Nurse Practitioner insures delivery of comprehensive health care in accordance with the philosophy, standard of practice, objectives and policies of The Institute for Family Health.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for diagnosis and treatment of common and chronic illness focusing on health promotion and disease prevention activities including patient education and counseling in the Institute of Family Health.

Requirements :

• Participates in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of nursing practice in the Institute of Family Health.
• Prescribes medications and treatments
• Collaborates with other members of the team in the provision of regular health screening and other health promotion measures
• Makes home / hospital visits to clients and / or takes calls
• Participates in special projects and committees
• Participates in BIMC / PACC committees, as directed by Director of School Based Health Program
• Acts as preceptor for selected students and staff

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• BSN and MSN Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• License : Registered Nurse in New York State
• Board Certified
• Certification : Nurse Practitioner Certification & Registration, Certified or eligible for certification by recognized specialty organization, Current practice agreement
• Minimum 2 years or nursing experience and one year as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrated organizational, clinical, and interpersonal skills, as well as ability to problem solve using critical thinking
• Demonstrated basic computer skills including typing proficiency.
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.

The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.

Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.

Health Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.

Time-Off

Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.

Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan

Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.

Life Insurance

An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.

Short & Long-Term Disability

Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.

Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement

Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs