NURSE PRACTIONER-SPECIALTY

Samaritan Medical Center; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center's Urology Services Clinic in Watertown, NY seeks an experienced clinician to provide patient care within approved privileges and established protocols. You will use clinical judgment to address age-specific needs and to deliver appropriate care in a team setting.

The position requires NYS RN and NP licenses, BLS, and a commitment to ongoing skill development. Collaboration with the Medical Staff and adherence to bylaws are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a program acceptable to the NYS Education Department.
• Documentation of continued State registration submitted to staff secretary.
• Current NYS RN and NP license; BLS required; PALS/ACLS/ATLS optional.
• Must have Samaritan privileges and adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients per approved delineation of privileges and protocols.
• Provide age-specific assessment and treatment according to patient needs.
• Maintain patient flow and supervise/guide others in care delivery.
• Make sound clinical decisions and communicate clearly with the team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

NYS RN license

NYS NP license

BLS certification

PALS/ACLS/ATLS optional

Job description

Location:SFHN UrologyDepartment:01.6735 SMC UROLOGY SVCS CLINICPay Range:55.27 - 73.23Care for our community, and your career.To provide patient care in accordance with approved delineation of privileges and established practice protocols. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth/development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provides age specific treatment and care.Job RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement:Graduate of a course of study and experience acceptable to the State Education Department. Training and experience must be within the scope of practice of the collaborating physician to whom they are assigned. Documentation of continued State registration must be submitted to the staff secretary.Minimum Experience Requirement:Must have privileges at Samaritan Medical Center. Responsible to act in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws of Samaritan Medical Center and Samaritan Keep Home. Every practitioner at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, must demonstrate clinical competence to the satisfaction of the medical staff and the board of the hospital or the nursing home if applicable in which privileges are sought. Visual and auditory acuity with or without adaptive devices. Ability to organize personal work and maintain patient flow, ability to give sound guidance and direction to others involved in care of patients. Ability to work independently and autonomously. Ability to make good decisions. Critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly.Commitment to update skills constantly and proficient use of resources. Desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member. Good interpersonal skills. Good eye/hand coordination and precision. Basic computer skills required.Minimum License Requirement:BLS certification required. PALS, ACLS, and ATLS optional. Current NYS RN and NP license. Additional certifications relevant to area of specialty.Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Work Shift:FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.