Nurse Practitioner

Maimonides Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center seeks a Nurse Practitioner specializing in geriatric care to provide primary healthcare. The role involves clinical responsibilities, patient advocacy, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Current NYS licensure and registration required.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care and document findings accurately.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Develop and implement educational programs for patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Education

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

ANCC certification

Job description

We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients annually through 3 hospitals, 1800 healthcare professionals, and more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. Our core values, H.E.A.R.T (Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork), guide our commitment to patient-centered care, community engagement, and a talented team.

Maimonides Medical Center, part of our system, is one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals, with specialized centers in various fields. We also include Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and pediatric trauma center. Our clinical programs are nationally ranked for outcomes, including our Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. We are affiliated with Northwell Health and serve as a major training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

Overview

The Nurse Practitioner, licensed under NY State Education Law section 6910, provides primary healthcare per approved policies, demonstrating accountability and advocating for patient rights. Specializing in geriatric care, the NP assumes clinical, educational, research, and performance improvement roles within the Nursing Department.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain current knowledge through self-directed learning and educational programs.
2. Assess health status via history and physical exams.
3. Initiate treatments, interpret findings, and modify care plans, including prescribing medications according to protocols.
4. Provide direct clinical care and transmit expertise to patients.
5. Document findings and care plans accurately.
6. Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
7. Serve as a consultant for geriatric patients, especially regarding skin integrity and pressure ulcers, and collaborate on treatment plans.
8. Develop and implement educational programs and policies for patient care and staff training.
9. Deliver patient care with awareness of growth and development stages relevant to patient age groups.
10. Participate in approved research studies.
11. Promote a positive nursing image through community programs and departmental participation.
12. Adhere to departmental policies, safety, and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current NYS licensure and registration.
• Excellent clinical experience.
• ANCC certification.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, team leader).
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• NP experience in Behavioral Health.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Maimonides Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or other protected factors. We comply with applicable laws, including the NY State Human Rights Law, regarding non-discrimination and criminal history considerations.