Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP), UHS Binghamton General Hospital

United Health Services is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our BGH Pediatrics 04 department at UHS Binghamton General Hospital in Binghamton, NY. This position is benefits eligible.

Shift:

Day

Hours per week:

40

Salary range:

Depends on Experience

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Overview

The UHS Pediatrics Binghamton Medical Center is looking to add a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to our Pediatric group practice.

Full-time, exempt and seeking both experienced and new graduate Nurse Practitioners (NPs). Focused, collaborative environment.
The NP will provide general medical care and treatment to patients in our medical facility, under direction of physician. Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Record physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discuss cases with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
Must be board certified and licensed in the state of New York.

United Health Services is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.

Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services employs more than 6,000 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services trains over 75 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs. As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their health care system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
• Possession of an NPI (National Provider Identification) number, as evidenced by the receipt of a copy of the notification assigning the number
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting

Preferred:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse License
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)certification
• Current NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) license and certification with New York State Education Department
• Documentation of current CPR certification required within one (1) week of hire, with maintenance of current CPR certification during employment
• Certified Prescriptive Privilege in NYS

Preferred:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Possession of Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD)Number

Salary: $115,300 - $135,600 Annually

Work Environment

• All work is performed in offices and patient examination rooms that require working in close quarters with other employees and patients. The offices are air conditioned/heated. Travel to other UHS Physician Practice locations may be necessary.
• PPE is used as required by Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4

Nursing (RN)