Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care, a leading multispecialty medical group in New York, seeks a Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess, treat, and educate patients with COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and other respiratory conditions.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, EMR documentation, and collaboration with physicians and support staff to improve outcomes in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in hospital or outpatient settings.
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or current NP candidacy.
• Graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Preferred: Pulmonary experience (training available).
• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (Sigma/Visual/PCC).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonology consults in outpatient settings.
• Assess and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and chronic respiratory failure.
• Interpret pulmonary tests and imaging.
• Manage oxygen therapy, inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory medications.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and smoking cessation.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (NP)

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Tools

Sigma EMR

Visual EMR

PCC EMR

Job description

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Pulmonary care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary outpatient team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonology consults in outpatient settings
• Assess and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and chronic respiratory failure
• Conduct respiratory-focused evaluations and interpret pulmonary tests and imaging
• Manage oxygen therapy, inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory medications
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and smoking cessation
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
• Active and unrestricted NP license
• DEA license required
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants)
• Graduation from an accredited NP program
• Preferred: Experience in Pulmonary (training available if not)
• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.