Nurse Practitioner - Bronx (2 Days/Week, Flexible)

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 138,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network in New York City is seeking a Part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide health status assessment, preventive care, and supervision of comprehensive health services in collaboration with a physician. You will deliver patient care, manage caseload, document thoroughly, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams across ADAPT locations.

NY NP license, board certification, and prescription privileges are required; the role emphasizes confidentiality and compassionate,

Qualifications

• Must have NY NP license and board certification.
• Master's in Nursing required.
• Two years NP experience required.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide health status assessment and care under physician supervision.
• Document health histories and care plans.
• Prescribe/administer medications and therapies.
• Coordinate referrals with medical specialists.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and quality assurance.

Skills

NP Experience

License NY NP

Board Certified

Prescription Privileges

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Independent Work

Health Assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

NYS NP License

Board Certification in NP

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Job Type

Part-time

Description

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for providing the health status assessment, maintenance, disease prevention and supervision of comprehensive health care in collaboration with and under the supervision of a physician. Provides services in accordance with UCP of NYC policies, the standards of the profession and the regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains complete history of the people we support, recording elements of past health history, family history, review of health habits and environmental data required to diagnosis a condition and render proper treatment.
• Identifies and documents patient issues appropriately.
• Ensure documentation on the record for the people we support is complete.
• Participates in in-service education for other patient care personnel relevant to program.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each program.
• Delivers service with effective and caring interpersonal behavior.
• Orders and performs necessary tests to ensure proper diagnosis and interprets test results.
• Develops a detailed plan of treatment, therapy and/or rehabilitation and directs patient care team to implement.
• Assists patients and family members with identifying and utilizing resources that may lead to his/her optimum health.
• Prescribes/administers medications, therapeutic diet, immunizations, etc.
• Consults with other medical specialists to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Initiates appropriate referrals as needed.
• Manages caseload effectively.
• Respects client’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Explains information to patients and families in an understandable manner.
• Serves as an active participant in quality assurance program.
• Works with other disciplines to secure required services for the people we support.
• Utilizes planning and problem-solving techniques with staff and management.
• Adheres to program and agency policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of changes in field.
• Performs nursing duties in urgent circumstances.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• At least two years of prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have a valid NY State Nurse Practitioner license.
• Certified for prescription privileges by NY State.
• Must be Board Certified.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, the people we support, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
• Appropriate delineation of clinical privileges.
• Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Demonstrates energy, independence and ingenuity.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good analytical ability to interpret client examination results and properly administer required tests.

COMPENSATION

$100/hour

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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