Nurse Practitioner

2624 White Plains Physician Services, P.C.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The WPPA Nurse Practitioner at White Plains Hospital provides primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients. Works with physicians and staff in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in pediatrics, geriatrics.

Must hold NYS NP certification (Adult/Geriatric) and RN license, with BCLS/ACLS; two years acute care experience preferred. Role includes discharge planning and hospital-based care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current NYS certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult/Geriatric).
• Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required as of 6/1/21 for NPs/PAs.
• Minimum two years’ experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to performance standards, policies, and behaviors.
• Conducts patient rounds and formulates a therapeutic care plan with physicians.
• Assesses daily plan of care and coordinates actions with the patient’s physician.
• Orders and interprets labs and imaging; maintains contact with labs.
• Performs medication reviews and modifies orders as needed.
• Makes appropriate consult recommendations.
• Communicates plan of care and discharge plan with patient/family.
• Interacts with insurers regarding plan of care and stay; supports discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

NYS RN license

NYS NP certification (Adult/Geriatric)

Collaborative practice agreement

BCLS certificate

ACLS certificate

2+ years acute care experience

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: WPHPA Gastro DDNCW_1

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Pay Rate/Range: $145,000 - $185,000

Position Summary

The WPPA Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• 2. Conducts patient rounds as necessary. Formulates and implements a therapeutic plan of care with physicians and staff. Writes in progress notes.
• 3. Assesses daily plan of care and recommends actions in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
• 4. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing. Maintains contact with the ancillary testing areas for follow up.
• 5. Performs regular medication reviews for patients and modifies orders as necessary.
• 6. Recommends appropriate consults as needed.
• 7. Communicates with patient/family regarding plan of care and discharge plan.
• 8. Interacts with third party insurers regarding plan of care and continued stay.
• 9. Participates as needed in finalizing a safe discharge plan. Completes all required documentation.
• 10. Assists staff in moving patient along clinical pathway.
• 11. Serves as a resource to the discharge planning staff.
• 12. Inpatient rounding – assist physicians with pre-op and post-op patient assessments.
• 13. Assist physicians as requested with appropriate.

Education & Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school. Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Current NYS certification as a Nurse Practitioner (either Adult/Geriatric). Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification required as of 6/1/21 for NPs/PAs in Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery (CAMS) & Cancer Center Minimum two years’ experience in an acute care setting.

Core Competencies

• Ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written and work with others
• Ability to concentrate on fine details with constant interruptions
• Perform multiple duties in a high volume area
• Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all levels of management and external constituencies
• Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervision
• Flexible, organized and able to set priorities
• Demonstrates team work and adaptability
• Maintains composure under stress

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to perform computer work for extensive periods of time. Occasionally move and/or transport of 15 to 20 pounds. Requires movement about the department frequently throughout the day. Ability to remain in stationary position for extended periods of time. Ability to respond to frequent phone calls. May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Primary Population Served

• Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 – 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (> 65 years)
• All populations
• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

White Plains Physician Services, P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Physician Services, P.C. will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.