What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at AHealth?
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care, including preventive medicine, wellness examinations, acute illness management, and ongoing treatment of chronic medical conditions.
The ideal candidate is confident in clinical decision-making, organized, personable, and comfortable managing an outpatient patient panel within their education, certification, and clinical competencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and routine wellness visits.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Provide preventive care, screenings, immunizations, and patient education.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Order and interpret laboratory testing, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
- Prescribe and manage medications within the provider's authorized scope of practice.
- Manage common chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and other primary care concerns.
- Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation within our MEDENT electronic medical record system.
- Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and administrative personnel to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Participate in practice development, clinical workflow improvement, and quality initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license and registration.
- Current national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to manage patient care independently within applicable New York State practice requirements.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Strong chronic disease management and preventive care background.
- Interest in helping develop and grow an outpatient primary care practice.
Experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates with strong clinical training and an interest in primary care may also be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000