Nurse Practitioner

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is recruiting for an experienced NP - this position is an 1199 Union Position

The NP will be working under the supervision of the attending physician, evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients of all ages for chronic and acute injuries, infections and illnesses. Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations, order and interpret routine tests and prescribe medication. Provide accurate and comprehensive documentation of the patient encounter in the medical chart. Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans. Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, suturing and splinting.Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provide advice on follow-up. Attends meetings to discuss mutual problems, and implements new procedures. As appropriate, counsel patients on preventive care. Collaborate with various member of the Healthcare team to provide quality on-site care and appropriate information for post discharge care. Complete charts in a timely manner so as to comply with medical records standard and allow billing for medical services

Prior practice experience as a Nurse Practitioner; industrial health preference. (Minimum of 3600 hrs clinical as an NP)

Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse

Valid N.Y.S NP License

Graduate of NP program

Successful completion of a pharmacy component

Knowledge of screening criteria i.e InterQUAL, MCG criteria

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effective with others.

Organizational time management skills as evidenced by capacity to multitask and prioritize work

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