Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Cardiovascular Care

City/State: West Nyack, New York

Department: Physician Practice Management_3

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI, WEEKEND CALL

Scheduled Hours: Day

Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS

Hours Per Pay Period: 40

Pay Rate/Range: Starting at $130,000

Job Summary:

Provides acute, sub-acute and chronic medical care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner license. Provides medical care to patients, in collaboration with the physicians. Duties include but not limited to history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, venipuncture and injections, minor office procedures, patient counseling and education, and prescribing and adjusting medications and treatments. Will collaborate with the management team when building the lung cancer screening program.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Education: A medical degree for Nurse Practitioner
• Experience: Work experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Training/Certification: N/A
• Licensure: NYS Nurse Practitioner license required
• Other: Experience using an EMR system, EPIC preferred. Strong verbal and written communications. Ability to multi-task and work within a team environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Provide acute, subacute and chronic medical care to patients within the scope of the Nurse Practitioner license. Duties include but not limited to history and physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, venipuncture and injections, minor office procedures, patient counseling and education and prescribing and adjusting medications and treatments. Must possess excellent organizational, written and verbal skills. Must be able to think independently and use good judgment for situations that require initiative and ingenuity. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, employees and internal and external customers. Must be able to hire, train and manage employees effectively. Must be familiar with all medical procedures performed in the medical office and/or hospital. Must have a working knowledge of industry regulations. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines simultaneously. Must possess problem solving skills and abilities. Must have exemplary customer service skills and train and manage staff to possess those skills. Must have basic knowledge of computers and able to implement an electronic health record, when available.

Personal and Professional Attributes

Ability to manage and work well with patients, co-workers, and management in a positive and cooperative manner. Must be detailed oriented. Must be flexible with working hours to accommodate the needs of the facility, physicians and management.

Qualitative and Quantitative performance standards

All staff management decisions must be made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, handicap or veteran status. Must be multitasking and be able to set priorities to complete assignments within a specified time-frame.

C.Job Specific Contacts

1. General Contacts: Physicians, patients, patient family members and employees Job Provides Direction to: Medical Assistants D.

Environment and Demands

1. Environmental Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, radiation, and exposure to infectious diseases. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Part I: Highland Medical, P.C. Standards

A. Organizational Demonstrates adherence to Highland Medical, P.C. standards including: Working Together Demonstrates the ability to work together with employees Demonstrates courtesy and respect in all customer interactions Demonstrates a positive spirit of service Empowerment Demonstrates use of self-directed communication and decision-making Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills Demonstrates accountability for own words and actions at all times Demonstrates ability to complete work responsibilities/projects in a thorough and timely manner Communication Demonstrates positive communication in all interactions Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy in all interactions Appearance Demonstrates personal pride in appearance Demonstrates compliance with dress code Demonstrates assistance in maintaining a clean, clutter-free environment Responsiveness Demonstrates ability to provide timely feedback/communication to patient, visitor, or co-worker Demonstrates effective problem-solving to point of resolution for customer Excellence in Service Demonstrates ability and desire to exceed customer (internal or external) expectations within job requirements Demonstrates positive outcomes in all aspects of job requirements B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Demonstrates support of the mission and strategic action plan through the initiation and ongoing implementation/evaluation of department activities/plans. Part II: Employee Performance Standards:

A. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer. 2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs. 4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors. 5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.

B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements. 4. Participates in annual competency assessment.

C. Budget: 1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. 2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.

D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.

Highland Medical, P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Highland Medical, P.C. will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you’re a skilled healthcare professional who values teamwork and excellence in patient care, then Highland Medical could be your perfect match. As part of the Highland Medical, we offer the quality of a premier academic medical center and the caring of a community hospital. We’re committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County’s residents and our team members, and offer flexible opportunities for per diem, part-time and full-time employment.

Team members benefit from:

• Robust compensation package, including competitive pay, medical benefits, tuition reimbursement and more
• Outstanding professional staff
• The clinical excellence of the Montefiore Health System
• Opportunities for growth through training and continuing education
• Equal Opportunity Employment
• Zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and abuse
• Fair employment practices, including equal treatment in hiring, promotion and compensation
• WE CARE code of conduct for all team members

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