Nurse Practitioner

Part-Time School Based Nurse Practitioner, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center

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Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is seeking a part-time School Based Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric or Family NP) with demonstrated skills in core and primary care specific competencies based on the patient population served. Provides services as a nurse practitioner who diagnoses and treats health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and wellbeing. Ensures the safety of practices in the clinic setting, supervises the clinical staff and monitors medical and medication supplies.
Schedule and Location:Rotating weeks: Three days for the first week and two days the second week from 8am-4pm (35 hours bi-weekly) located at Martin Luther King Academy - 135 Locust Hill Ave. Yonkers NY 10701
Key responsibilities: Assesses and records a patient and family physical historyCompletes a physical assessment as neededTriages patients to determine medical need and necessary actionResponds appropriately in emergency situationsSets patient medical goals and priorities based on patient’s diagnosis, developmental age including emergent situationsGives direct patient care based on written plan of care, established standards of nursing practice, and prescribed medical regimenGives evidence of care delivered through accurate and concise documentation inclusive of the patient response
Order and interpret appropriate lab and diagnostic tests. Follow-up on test results, engaging with patients and educate them to necessary next steps.Order tests and referrals for patients as needed utilizing the SJMC network and/or its clinical affiliates. Work with staff to ensure follow-up on all tests and referrals.Demonstrates competence in collaborating with members of the health care team in the revision of the plan of care and documents the same
Demonstrates safety and accuracy in performing treatments and procedures according to the nursing standard of care and practice by:Consistently demonstrating competency in infection control, utilizing universal precautions and following standards of practice in caring for the infectious patient.Demonstrates safety by being observant of the environment and reporting or eliminating any potential hazards.Consistently transcribes medication orders accuratelyConsistently administers medications safelyConsistently documents administration of and all information related to Medications
Ensure compliance with the Vaccine for Children Program for annual and ongoing vaccines management. Ensuring compliance with program requirements.Provide education specific to the patient’s relevant health care needs, in ways understandable to the patient and/or family such as:The safe & effective use of medication, if anyThe and effective use of medical equipment, if anyThe instruction of potential drug-food interactionsCounseling on modified diets, as appropriateWhen and how to obtain further treatment, if needed
Education and Qualification RequirementsNew York State License – RN and Pediatric or Family NPCertification as Family Nurse PractitionerBLS is required.Pediatric experience is required.
Salary: hourly base salary is $70.4625; additional compensation for years of experience. xzbcwsv
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.