Critical Nurse Practitioner (NP)

divh2Critical Care Nurse Practitioner/h2pThe Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a mid-level health care provider, who works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team and is responsible for providing direct comprehensive care to patients and supervision of ancillary staff. The NP educates the patient, family/significant other by promoting wellness, preventing health care problems, maintaining current health status, and intervening in acute or chronic illness./ppResponsibilities:/pulliPerforms a comprehensive functional assessment of the patients based on age and history./liliIncluded are assessing the physical and psychological status of the patient by means of interview, health history, physical/functional examination and diagnostic tests/liliManages patient care which includes: performing comprehensive assessment, formulating diagnostic planning in accordance with medical protocols./liliRefer patients to clinics or subspecialties and community resources when appropriate. Act as a consultant with the physician/liliPrepares, administers, implements and evaluates the health care plan; develops and implements individualized treatment plans/liliPrescribes medication, safely, efficiently, and effectively using the NP license number in accordance with the New York State Education Law 6910/liliParticipates in patient education for individuals and/or families related to functional health status. Functional assessment may be performed during a home visit and/or in the center/liliDetermines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes. Reassesses and modifies the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals/liliAssists medical director in planning and development of seminars and other educational projects/li/ulpEducation:/pulliMasters degree program in nursing / nurse practitioner/li/ulpExperience:/pulliMinimum one (1) years nursing experience required./liliAt least one (1) year as nurse practitioner experience preferred/li/ulpLicenses, Certifications:/pulliCurrent NYS nurse practitioner license required./liliCurrent NYS RN license required./liliCurrent nurse practitioner certification in specialty area./liliBLS/li/ulpJob Type: Full-time/ppBenefits:/pulli401(k)/liliDental insurance/liliHealth insurance/liliPaid time off/liliVision insurance/li/ul/div