Nurse Practitioner- Per-Diem

Purpose of Position Under general supervision, serves as a licensed, independent practitioner responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and managing comprehensive health care services in a health care setting. Ensures patient- and family-centered quality care to improve outcomes and patient experience, in accordance with applicable NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations, and nursing standards of care. Responsibilities Provides continuous comprehensive medical and nursing care, including preventive and supportive health care services to patients and families. Manages health problems and coordinates health care for various patient populations; identifies and diagnoses illnesses and physical conditions and implements therapeutic and corrective measures. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings in the screening process to detect changes in health status that require physician intervention. Develops and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations and makes referrals to consulting physicians and other health care professionals as necessary. Evaluates and interprets patient data to plan and implement appropriate nursing interventions. Consults with physicians and other health care practitioners in the evaluation of health screening findings to make prospective decisions about treatment that best support improved outcomes and patient satisfaction. Formulates differential diagnoses and care plans based on medical history, physical examination, nursing assessment, and other pertinent information; identifies health and medical risks and needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates patient plans of care; determines effectiveness and modifies them in accordance with clinical standards and practice protocols to achieve health goals. Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests; identifies and prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and therapies. Manages a patient session schedule, allowing for both scheduled and non-emergent unscheduled visits; maintains a work schedule that ensures availability and continuity of care and optimal utilization of resources. Provides education, guidance, and direction to nursing staff and other members of the health care team to ensure quality and safe medical and nursing care. Provides education and counseling to patients and families regarding health status, treatment and progress, medication management, disease prevention, and health promotion; records and maintains a system of relevant documentation. Performs other related duties as directed. Qualifications Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred. Acute care certification preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Health + Hospitals