Job Description

The following statements reflect the general duties responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Involved with direct patient physical assessment education and health planning;
• Assists in the coordination of services with other disciplines and patients insurance plans;
• Advocates for patient in arrangement of medically necessary services;
• Communicates with communitys resources to ascertain adequate assistance for patients in need;
• Refers patients to specialty services when necessary;
• Consults with collaborating physician and other members of the health care team to establish plan of care;
• Participate in LEAN and other activities necessary to implement the multi-disciplinary patient-centered medical home approach for the care of pediatric patients
• Maintains continuity of care by regular patient follow-up;
• Participates in quality assurance process to assure optimal care delivery;
• Provides comprehensive case management services that include emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention;
• Monitors patient outcome in accordance to the practice protocols;
• Collaborates with staff nurses and nursing administrators with assessment and clinical decision in patient care planning;
• Acts as a resource person for the nursing staff;
• Conducts education in service on practice issues;
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 year experience as NP
• Graduated from approved Nurse Practitioner Program;
• Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in New York State;
• Basic CPR (BCLS) certification required;
• Specialty Certification Preferred;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Creole preferred.

Job Tags

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