Advanced Registered Nurse

The Family Nurse Practitioner insures delivery of comprehensive health care in accordance with the philosophy, standard of practice, objectives and policies of The Institute for Family Health. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for diagnosis and treatment of common and chronic illness focusing on health promotion and disease prevention activities including patient education and counseling in the Institute of Family Health.
Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/ technical/ service/ administrative tasks:
Health Assessment, Treatment, and Maintenance
Conducts health assessment interviews.
Develops plan of care based on the diagnosis and individual client needs.
Works collaboratively with the health care team and makes referrals to other disciplines, as indicated.
Records, reports, and interpret the client's responses to plan of care.
Teaches, counsels and assists individuals and families to assume responsibility for prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.
Collaborates with other members of the team in the provision of regular health screening and other health promotion measures.
Identifies available community resources helpful to clients, refers and assists clients in utilizing such resources.
Makes home/hospital visits to clients and/ or takes calls, as appropriate.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area.
Provide med phone coverage, as directed by supervisor.
Provides feedback to Nurse Manager, Practice Administrator and/or Medical Director regarding policies and practices affecting the performance of the practice and/or their individual performance.
Age Specific Competencies (check all patient population served)
Neonate/Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric Not Applicable
Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs.
Is appropriately attired for the office.
Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
Observes the Health Care System's compliance policies.
Demonstrates an awareness of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Beth Israel Health Care System, School and Institute.
Participates in special projects and committees.
Participates in Institute committees as directed by Medical Director.
Meets regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements.
Maintains collaborative practice agreement with physician as required by NYS law.
Avails self of educational opportunities to maintain/enhance competence and knowledge in advances of health care delivery.
Provides input to managers for performance evaluations of staff.
Determines own professional needs through ongoing self-assessment, peer and care team feedback and evaluation of role performance and assumes responsibility for meeting those needs.
Serves as a role model and resource person for professional and paraprofessional staff.
Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
Communicates department and hospital policy and procedures to staff.
Projects a professional image.
Reports to the Medical Director for the practice area.
Collaborates with community agencies to provide care to clients and groups in the community as approved by IUH.
Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary care team via effective and respectful communication and collaboration.
Bachelor's degree and master's degree in nursing
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Bilingual, Spanish preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Current NY State Registered Nurse License and Registration.
Nurse Practitioner Certification and Registration.
Current BCLS, Infection Control, Child Abuse

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