Nurse Practitioner - Bariatric Program

3M HEALTHCARE; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner to join the Surgery/Bariatrics team. The NP will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, order tests, diagnose conditions, and manage treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in an accredited NP program, licensed practice upon hire, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, ATLS, and BCLS. The role emphasizes leadership during clinical shifts and mentor responsibilities, within an on-site

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited NP program is required.
• ACLS and BLS certification must be maintained.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner upon hire.
• ATLS and BCLS certifications required upon hire.
• Proficiency with computerized medical records and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations, collect clinical data and order tests.
• Diagnose medical conditions, administer medications or treatments, and perform minor procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and ensure proper coding for billing.
• Serve as a team leader during clinical shifts and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Department/Unit: SurgeryBariatrics

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse who, through clinical experience, study and supervised practice in patient care at the masters or doctoral level, has gained expertise in a specific specialty area of patient care services. The NP demonstrates the advanced knowledge, skills, and credentialing required to function in advanced practice and expanded specialty nursing. The NP has the responsibility and accountability for the assessment and management of patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions and the day‑to‑day implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. As an advanced practitioner, the NP is essential to the case management of patients with specialized health needs. The NP works in collaboration with the attending physician, primary nurse and other health care providers to provide family centered care. The NP is responsible and accountable for the development and application of specialty practice standards, and research to enhance the quality of care to the patient and the patient’s family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, principles or theories of neurology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, human disabilities, pharmacology, gerontology, human growth and development, human developmental disease, and medical terminology as appropriate in the care setting.
• Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations, collect clinical data including vital signs, collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results.
• Diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications or treatments and perform minor surgery.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports and ensure accurate patient coding for effective billing.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and instruments.
• Serve as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts to ensure the smooth flow of patient processing, treatment and discharge including patient triaging.
• Act as a mentor to new staff and/or physician assistant students.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - required.
• Successful completion and maintenance of ACLS and BLS.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
• Professional image, HIPAA compliance, excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• NP - Nurse Practitioner – Licensed upon hire.
• ATLS – Advanced Trauma Life Support upon hire.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support upon hire.

Physical Demands

• Standing – Constantly.
• Walking – Constantly.
• Sitting – Rarely.
• Lifting – Frequently.
• Carrying – Frequently.
• Pushing – Occasionally.
• Pulling – Occasionally.
• Climbing – Occasionally.
• Balancing – Occasionally.
• Stooping – Frequently.
• Kneeling – Frequently.
• Crouching – Frequently.
• Crawling – Occasionally.
• Reaching – Frequently.
• Handling – Frequently.
• Grasping – Frequently.
• Feeling – Constantly.
• Talking – Constantly.
• Hearing – Constantly.
• Repetitive Motions – Constantly.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly.

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.