Nurse Practitioner - Bariatric Program

100 Albany Med Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Surgery Bariatrics team. The NP will assess patients, order tests, and participate in treatment planning in collaboration with physicians and care teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree in an accredited NP program, ACLS/BLS certification, and strong professional communication. HIPAA compliance is essential, with opportunities to mentor new staff while delivering family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program is required.
• ACLS and BLS certification required and maintained.
• Ability to quickly master computerized medical recordkeeping and billing systems.
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• HIPAA compliance required at all times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Diagnose medical conditions and administer medications or treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop care plans.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff during clinical shifts.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

HIPAA compliance

Professional image

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

Department/Unit: Surgery Bariatrics 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 patient 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 and as appropriate for level of medical licensure. 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. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Complete accurate patient coding for effective billing, maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports, and 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 of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - required Successful completion and maintenance of ACLS and BLS. Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system. Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills. Must be HIPAA compliant at all times. NP - Nurse Practitioner – Licensed Upon Hire - required ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Upon Hire - required BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required

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 Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.