What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Penda Aiken?
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: Malone, NY
Type: Full-Time / Contract
Position Summary
Penda Aiken Inc. is a staffing firm located in Brooklyn, New York. Our client is a regional facility and is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner professional to join their clinical team in Malone, NY. This role focuses on providing comprehensive primary, acute, and emergency care to individuals within the facility, managing chronic medical conditions, and supervising infirmary care.
This is a fast-paced role requiring high reliability, exceptional clinical judgment, and strong cross-agency coordination.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Decisions: Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic or acute conditions; make primary medication prescribing and treatment decisions.
Diagnostics & Imaging: Order and interpret labs, diagnostic imaging, x-rays, and EKGs; provide clinical guidance over infirmary care.
Emergency Response: Deliver immediate emergency stabilization care for acute injuries (e.g., splinting, stabilizing) and monitor hunger strikes.
Specialized Care: Coordinate OUD MAT prescribing pathways and evaluate individuals following hospitalization for follow-up care.
Referrals & Compliance: Manage facility accommodation requests, refer patients to outside facilities for specialized care, and monitor treatment plans in accordance with infectious disease policies.
Care Coordination: Closely coordinate patient care with internal and external partner health agencies for concomitant care.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Nurse Practitioner program.
License: Active, unencumbered New York State Nurse Practitioner license and registration.
Certifications: Current DEA registration for prescribing capabilities (MAT/OUD compliance preferred).
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