Nurse Practitioner - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical College seeks a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine. This full-time role involves providing outpatient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare providers. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a Nurse Practitioner program, be HIPAA compliant, and hold an NP license. Responsibilities include diagnosing conditions, ordering labs, and mentoring staff. The position is integral to delivering specialized care for patients. Join a team that values patient-centered approaches and quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - required.
• NP - Nurse Practitioner – Licensed Upon Hire - required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret medical laboratory test results.
• Act as a mentor to new staff and physician assistant students.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Knowledge of pharmacology

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner - Maternal Fetal MedicineApplylocations: 391 Myrtle Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 69891Department/Unit:Maternity/Fetal MedicineWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:Nurse Practitioner for the Maternal Fetal Medicine to provide outpatient care to patients at 391 Myrtle Ave, Albany in addition to Albany Med Multispecialties. 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* 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 - ConstantlyThank 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.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.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.