What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Nurse Practitioner - Traumaand Surgical ICU's position at Westchester Medical Center Health Network?
Adult Nurse Practitioner — Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
Must have Critical Care experience
Summary: Under nursing administration and in clinical collaboration with a physician, incumbents of this class provide comprehensive primary care in the area of Trauma/Critical Care, which includes health education, preventive medicine, communicable diseases, and education, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Incumbents provide primary medical care consisting of the necessary examinations, assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Supervision may be a function of this class, and instructional guidance is provided to nursing and other health care professionals in the area of expertise. Does related work as required.
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience.
Special Requirement: Possession of current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, with prescription writing privileges, issued by the New York State Education Department is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this title.
Must have Critical Care experience
Summary: Under nursing administration and in clinical collaboration with a physician, incumbents of this class provide comprehensive primary care in the area of Trauma/Critical Care, which includes health education, preventive medicine, communicable diseases, and education, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Incumbents provide primary medical care consisting of the necessary examinations, assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Supervision may be a function of this class, and instructional guidance is provided to nursing and other health care professionals in the area of expertise. Does related work as required.
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience.
Special Requirement: Possession of current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, with prescription writing privileges, issued by the New York State Education Department is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this title.