Provides primary care to patients, collaborating with and under the direction of physicians in the clinic, following established standards and practices. Helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Educates patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Conducts physicals, orders tests and serves as a patients primary healthcare provider.
Education/Experience Minimum Required:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree Possession of an NPI (National Provider Identification) number, as evidenced by the receipt of a copy of the notification assigning the number Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program Three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting
License/Certification Minimum Required:
Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse License or Physician Assistant License. Documentation of current CPR certification required within one (1) week of hire, with maintenance of current CPR certification during employment Certified Prescriptive Privilege in
NYS Preferred:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification Possession of Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD)Number Work Environment All work is performed in offices and patient examination rooms that require working in close quarters with other employees and patients. The offices are air conditioned/heated. Travel to other UHS Physician Practice locations may be necessary. PPE is used as required by Infection Control policies. Age of Patients Served All Age Groups HIPAA RolesBased Access to Patient Information All Access to patient information, including restricted information Level 4