Nurse Practitioner-Troy NY

divh2Nurse Practitioner- Skilled Nursing Facility/h2pWe are looking for an experienced, dedicated, and Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing team of medical professionals. You will provide direct patient care, discussing patient symptoms and concerns, and perform thorough examinations to diagnose their medical problem and prescribe medication or create a treatment plan if necessary. You will also administer treatment and observe patients functioning over time./ppFurthermore, your duties as a licensed nurse practitioner will include recording the medical histories of patients, perform physical exams, administer diagnostic tests, and create patient care plans. When required, you will collaborate with our physicians to treat for more advanced illnesses or injuries./ppTo be successful as a nurse practitioner, you should be empathic but resolute in your decision-making, and attentive to detail. Ultimately, a top-notch nurse practitioner will exhibit cultural competence and exceptional teamwork skills./ppResponsibilities:/pulliPerform physical examinations and screenings of patients./liliRecord the patients medical histories and symptoms./liliFacilitate new patient consultation and health history review./liliCreate patient care plans and contributing to existing ones./liliOrder, administer, and analyze diagnostic tests, including bloodwork./liliReview and interpret test results to diagnose health problems./liliRecommend further treatment options or future appointments if needed./liliMonitor and operate medical equipment./liliAdminister medicine and other treatments./liliProvide referrals to other practitioners when necessary./liliDetect changes in the patients health and modify treatment plans, as needed./liliProvide after-care/ongoing care information and resources to patients and their families./liliConsult with healthcare professionals and families./liliTrain patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury./liliEnsure patient records are kept up to date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc./li/ulpJob Benefits:/pulliCompetitive salary/liliDirect Deposit/lili401K/liliComprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits/liliEmployee discount program/liliExcellent room for growth and advancement/li/ulpRequirements:/pulliMinimum of 1 year of recent experience as an RN in a clinical setting./liliActive RN license within the State of practice./liliCurrent certifications (variable depending on the facility)./liliPrescriptive authorization./liliExperience providing primary care as a family nurse practitioner./liliKnowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology./liliAble to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and other nurses./liliProficient in EHR medical charting system and computer-based data management programs and information systems./liliA sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA./liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills./liliKnowledge of disease prevention./li/ul/div