Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Medical Director Services PC is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant for a skilled nursing facility in Schenectady, NY. Responsibilities Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner Contributing to the physician's effectiveness by identifying short‑term and long‑range patient care issues that must be addressed, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing physician directives Assessing patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories Documenting patient care services by charting in patient and department records Performing therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections Instructing and counseling patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living, and promoting wellness and health maintenance Providing continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols Complying with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies Developing health‑care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Performing other duties as assigned Requirements Health promotion and maintenance, thoroughness, clinical skills, informing others, medical teamwork, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, pain management, and self‑development Appropriate NY State licensure in good standing Location Schenectady, NY About Us Medical Director Services was founded in 2016 when skilled nursing facilities were shifting focus toward value while treating residents with a higher level of acuity. MDS PC emphasizes quality and customer service first, and places a crucial focus on treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. The company provides medical services in an SNF setting and understands how to give effective medical care in an SNF as well as the survey process. We are currently providing services in facilities with specialty units and ensuring appropriate medical personnel experienced in treating residents on ventilation. It is standard for our providers to reach out to surrounding hospitals to ensure good communication in the continuation of care. We focus on reducing the number of medications and requirements for narcotics and psychotropic medications. Providers document any necessary medications to avoid facility citation. #J-18808-Ljbffr