Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine, Nights

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for the care of patients across the continuum. Utilizes the processes of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Works within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner.

1. General core privileges:

* Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.

* Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community.

* Orders and interprets diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and administers pharmacological therapies.

* Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes. Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.

* Participates in research process, administers investigational therapy, and applies evidence based practices.

* Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service.

* Discusses advanced directives/end of life issues. Signs death certificates, as necessary.

2. Operational responsibilities:

* Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.

* Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.

* Participates in and develops projects and unit-based quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.

* Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies.

* Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.

* Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements.

* Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs.

*ADA Essential Functions

* Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program, required.

* Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND a Nurse Practitioner New York State.

* National Board Certification in specialty area, required. Certification to be obtained within ONE (1) year of hire. Board Certification is to match area of practice.

* Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.

* Previous experience relevant to the area of clinical practice, preferred.

.minimum of 2 years inpatient experience as a NP preferred.

Occasional day shifts, as needed.