What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at New York State Veteran Home?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive patient care across diverse clinical settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your advanced clinical skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. You will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing high-quality medical services in accordance with state regulations and practice agreements. Embrace a role that combines clinical excellence with compassionate patient engagement, all within a supportive and innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed patient assessments, including physical examinations and vital signs, to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Prescribe medications and treatment regimens in compliance with DEA regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions across various specialties such as internal medicine, geriatrics, emergency medicine, and behavioral health.
- Conduct procedures including suturing, IV insertions, catheterizations, and sterile processing as needed.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks to document medical records accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals across disciplines to coordinate patient care plans and ensure optimal outcomes.
- Engage in telehealth consultations to extend care access and support patients remotely when appropriate.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives or quality improvement projects to advance evidence-based practices.
- Provide patient education on health coaching, medication administration, nutrition, and disease management strategies.
- Assist in discharge planning, case management, and utilization review to ensure comprehensive post-treatment support.
Experience
- Proven experience working as an advanced practice provider in settings such as hospital medicine, emergency room, ICU, or urgent care environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for medical documentation and patient management.
- Critical care experience including ICU or Level I/II trauma center exposure is highly desirable.
- Skilled in performing procedures such as suturing, venipuncture, catheterization, spinal taps, dermal fillers or esthetic laser treatments is a plus.
- Experience working with diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, hospice & palliative care patients or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and medical documentation standards for billing purposes.
- Familiarity with specialty areas such as infectious disease care, occupational health, post-acute care or behavioral health enhances your candidacy.
- Strong understanding of healthcare diagnosis processes along with physiology knowledge to inform clinical decision-making.
- Prior involvement in clinical research projects or teaching hospital environments is advantageous.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values expertise, fosters professional growth, and prioritizes exceptional patient care!
Pay: $85.00 - $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nurse Practitioner: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- NY State License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Oxford, NY 13830 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85 - $90