Nurse Practitioner

Title Nurse Practitioner Department / Cost Center 891 - Highland Family Medicine Job Description Highland Hospital is seeking a Full Time Family Nurse Practitioner to join its Highland Family Medicine Office, located on 777 S. Clinton Avenue, just around the corner from HH. Highland Family Medicine could entertain a Full Time, 36 or 40 hour a week employee for this role. Responsibilities Some duties include but are not limited to: Direct patient care, coordination of clinical services and assurance of continuity of care, resident and other student education, as well as assisting the coordination of team functions. Provides direct patient care to patients from neonate through geriatrics according to community standards for clinical practice, Family Medicine protocols, procedures and guidelines, and professional Nurse Practitioner standards for advanced clinical practice. Practices within the scope of New York State Nurse Practitioner regulations as per the New York State Nurse Practitioner Act as well as the Federal DEA prescriptive regulations if DEA registered. Examines patients and prescribes treatment when indicated for individuals and families requiring acute and chronic health care, preventive and restorative care, and evaluation and care of physical, mental, and developmental function and capabilities. Salary Range $98,000.00 - $130,083.20 annually Job Requirements 1). Education: Fulfills the educational requirements to be a licensed NP in NYS; specialization in Family Practice highly desirable; consideration given for nurse practitioners with other specialty training. 2). Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a registered nurse prior to completing a Master’s program is desired. Minimum 1 year experience as a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner in an ambulatory primary care setting is desired. 3-5 years as an FNP in ambulatory care highly desirable. Bilingual and teaching experience is desired. 3). License/Certification Required: Licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner in the State of New York. Certification by the State of New York for specialty practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner with full prescriptive privileges. Registration by the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency to prescribe Category II through V drugs. Certification in Family Practice preferred from a national organization, such as, but not limited to, the American Nurses Credentialing Center of the American Nurses Association. This will be necessary for continued employment. 4). Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Proficient, efficient, and safe independent clinical practice capability. The Nurse Practitioner working primarily at Highland Family Planning must demonstrate competence with gynecological procedures including IUD insertions, inserting implantable contraceptive devices, administering injection contraceptives and immunizations as well as other skills necessary for the position within 1 month of hire. Employment Status Full-Time Hours / Week 40 Posting Title Family Nurse Practitioner - Full Time - Highland Family Medicine City Rochester Work Shift Days Area of Interest Mid-Level Providers The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr