Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care is responsible for providing acute healthcare services to patients of Evergreen Health's Primary & Specialty Care practice at our Elmwood Avenue and Hertel Avenue locations. The Nurse Practitioner works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a patient center approach to care. As part of the Essential Functions for this role, the Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care:

• Assesses the acute healthcare needs of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examinations and diagnostic tests
• In accordance with medical protocols, evaluates test findings, makes initial medical diagnosis and develops and implements a therapeutic plan consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient
• Records findings of physical and developmental assessment timeliness and accurateness
• Identifies abnormalities that require further study and proceeds with all aspects of follow-up care
• Initiates first line medical care plan within defined protocols and discontinues therapeutic regimens as per protocol
• Develops appropriate primary care health regimens for patients utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach
• Makes appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers and consults with or refers patient to physician as per treatment protocols
• Initiates and provides emergency care services, as appropriate, in life threatening situations as per protocol
• Coordinates disease prevention and health maintenance programs using available resources
• Provides psychological support and counseling to patient about health maintenance, stabilization of illness and prevention of future disability
• Performs a variety of technical procedures as delineated by privileges granted
• Evaluates the plan of care for effectiveness and institutes the necessary adjustments of corrections
• Participates in planning with other staff in Primary & Specialty Care for the development and monitoring of all required services to patients
• Assists in providing learning experiences for clinical staff and other allied health professionals
• Actively strives to improve patient service delivery through participation in QI/QA activities

Qualified FNP Candidate will possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State; be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in nursing; have successfully completed a Family Nurse Practitioner training program as part of a degree program or as approved by the New York State Education Department; be certified by the American Nurses Association or other approved certifying agency as a Family Nurse Practitioner; and, as of March 1, 1996, be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of New York or be eligible for certification; candidate must have current BLS/CPR certification, and experience utilizing EMR software (Medent, preferred); proficiency in Microsoft Office software required; sensitivity toward cultural diversity, HIV/AIDS and lifestyle and addiction issues essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education: Master's - Nursing

Required license(s): FNP

Required certification: BLS

Required experience: EMR systems (Medent preferred); MS Office

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid parking or monthly metro pass
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid lunch breaks