Nurse Practitioner

The Mental Health; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Sun River Health in Hudson, NY is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Under physician direction, the NP will plan, evaluate and deliver preventive and primary care, with emphasis on patient education and health maintenance.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree, NY NP licensure and CPR/BLS, 5–8 years of related experience (4 years in a large medical practice), and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• New York NP license and CPR/BLS required.
• 5–8 years clinical experience; 4 years business/office experience preferred in large medical practice.

Responsibilities

• Takes histories, performs physical examinations, immunizations and patient education.
• Orders labs, draws blood, and performs some tests as needed.
• Prescribes treatment and consults with physician on medications, chronic illness and referrals.
• Maintains documentation and follows up on abnormal pap smears and reportable STDs.
• Attends case conferences and quality improvement programs.
• Identifies age-specific needs across infant, pediatric, and geriatric populations.
• Follows OSHA infection control standards per CDC guidelines.
• Delivers care meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Lab orders & phlebotomy

Patient education

Bilingual (EN/ES) preferred

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in New York City, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester.

Sun River Health is currently seeking part-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team supporting the Hudson, NY site. The Nurse Practitioner, under the direction of the of a physician, is responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering the health care of patients on assigned service. Emphases preventative health measures and education of patients and will perform other duties as assigned and in compliance with systems and job specific standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Nurse Practitioner:

• Takes histories, performs physical examinations, gives immunizations (as necessary) and does patient education and counseling.
• Orders appropriate lab work draws blood for lab work if needed and performs some lab tests such as wet prep microscopic exams.
• Prescribes treatment for minor illnesses, and consults with physician regarding medication, chronic illness and referrals when appropriate.
• Maintains legible and appropriate documentation and reviews records periodically. Does follow-up of abnormal pap smears and reportable STDs.
• Attends case conferences involving patients.
• Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Attends provider meetings and participates in quality improvement programs and team assignments.
• Identifies and categorizes each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those infants, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
• Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s Degree

Minimum Work-Related Experience: 5-8 years; 4 years of business office experience, preferably in a large medical practice with increasing levels of responsibility.

Preferred Work Experience: 8+ Years

Minimum Licensure: Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State and CPR/BLS

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
• Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education)
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred

Job type: Part Time
Salary: $74.46 - 78.07 per hour