Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Nurse Practitioner

Premier Medical Group is expanding and seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner to join our busy, multi-specialty medical practice, located in the Hudson Valley. Premier is an independent practice, looking to enhance patient access with motivated and experienced clinicians. The ideal candidate will have a foundation of clinical experience, enthusiasm, and a patient-centered approach. This position includes the direct care of patients in coordination with our physicians and clinical support staff, comprehensive health assessment, management of complex disease states, ordering and review of laboratory and diagnostic tests, executing treatment plans, prescribing, authorizing, and monitoring medication regimens, and participating in hospital rounds. The NP will also consult with other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Joining Premier means not only having the chance to work in a friendly, supportive environment but also becoming part of our growing family of capable and compassionate staff. We encourage every staff member to positively impact the way we care for patients. Premier offers a full range of benefits including a competitive compensation package, health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401K/profit-sharing plan, and many perks and discounts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to provide health care across the continuum of care to assigned patients.
• Performs hospital rounds of new consults and follow-up patients and assists in discharge of patients.
• Obtains patient medical, physical, and psycho-social history and performs comprehensive health assessment including physical exam, based on age and history.
• Conducts non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
• Identifies medical and health risks and needs. Updates and records changes in health status in EMR.
• Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within protocol guidelines.
• Develops and provides a relevant patient education plan.
• Prescribes and administers appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
• Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes.
• Reassesses and modifies the treatment plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
• Completes all documentation in EMR in a timely fashion. Codes patient visits accurately and appropriately.
• Participates in quality assurance review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program; NYS licensed.
• 2 – 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrates an ability to utilize advanced health assessment and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.
• Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends outside clinical updates as required and attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements and standards.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.