Nurse Practitioner – Peds GI Position Available In Albany, New York

Job Description:

Ravena, NY, United States Department/Unit:

PediatricsGastroenterology Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

SalaryRange:

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00 The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse who,through clinical experience, study and supervised practice inpatient care at the masters or doctoral level, has gained expertisein a specific specialty area of patient care services. The NPdemonstrates the advanced knowledge, skills, and credentialingrequired to function in advanced practice and expanded specialtynursing. The NP has the responsibility and accountability for theassessment and management of patients, including orderingdiagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions and theday to day implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan ofcare. As an advanced practitioner, the NP is essential to the casemanagement of patient with specialized health needs. The NP worksin collaboration with the attending physician, primary nurse andother health care providers to provide family centered care. The NPis responsible and accountable for the development and applicationof specialty practice standards, and research to enhance thequality of care to the patient and the patient’s family. EssentialDuties and Responsibilities Apply knowledge of anatomy, principlesor theories of neurology, microbiology, physiology, psychology,human disabilities, pharmacology, gerontology, human growth anddevelopment, human developmental disease, and medical terminologyas appropriate in the care setting and as appropriate for level ofmedical licensure. Conduct patient assessments and completephysical examinations, collect clinical data including vital signs,collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, ortreatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results,diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications ortreatments and perform minor surgery. Knowledge of the informationand techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries,diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatmentalternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventivehealth-care measures. Complete accurate patient coding foreffective billing, maintain accurate and detailed patient medicalreports, and maintain inventory of medical supplies andinstruments. Serve as a resource and team leader during clinicalshifts to ensure the smooth flow of patient processing, treatmentand discharge including patient triaging. Act as a mentor to newstaff and/or physician assistant students. Qualifications Master’sDegree of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• required Ableto quickly master all aspects of a computerized medicalrecordkeeping and billing system. Must project a professional imageand earn the confidence of others. Excellent interpersonal, verbal,and written skills. Must be HIPAA compliant at all times. NP
• Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed Upon Hire
• required ATLS
• AdvancedTrauma Life Support Upon Hire
• required BCLS
• Basic Life SupportUpon Hire
• required Physical Demands Standing
• Constantly Walking
• Constantly Sitting
• Rarely Lifting
• Frequently Carrying
• Frequently Pushing
• Occasionally Pulling
• Occasionally Climbing
• Occasionally Balancing
• Occasionally Stooping
• FrequentlyKneeling
• Frequently Crouching
• Frequently Crawling
• Occasionally Reaching
• Frequently Handling
• Frequently Grasping
• Frequently Feeling
• Constantly Talking
• Constantly Hearing
• Constantly Repetitive Motions
• Constantly Eye/Hand/FootCoordination
• Constantly Thank you for your interest in AlbanyMedical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunityemployer. This role may require access to information consideredsensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, andpartners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected HealthInformation and other information regulated by Federal and New YorkState statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is theminimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use ordisclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of informationneeded to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts,consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shallbe made to ensure that information is adequately protected fromunauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interestin Albany Medical Center!? Albany Medical is an equal opportunityemployer. This role may require access to information consideredsensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, andpartners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected HealthInformation and other information regulated by Federal and New YorkState statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is theminimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use ordisclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of informationneeded to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts,consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall bemade to ensure that information is adequately protected fromunauthorized access and modification.