Nurse Practitioner

Company: TemPositions Group Of Companies
Location: New York
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Description: MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

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Under general direction, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible under direction of a physician for providing general medical care, preventative care and treatment to patients in one of the agency's clinics. This includes diagnosis, treatment, consultation and follow-up care. This individual attends to the patient's need with the utmost patient care, compassion and understanding. This work is carried out in support of the mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs routine physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of a physician based on assigned program.
Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
Records accurate medical histories, physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on patient's condition. Documentation includes medical evaluations, diagnosis, procedures, treatment, prognosis, referrals, education and consultation.
Discusses case with physician and other health professionals and therapeutic team to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.
Prescribes medications and monitor effectiveness, or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures.
Refers patients to physician or to specialized health resources for treatment.
Makes patients aware of importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Educates patients and their families on their preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medications and treatments.
Analyzes new data gained from conferences, training workshops, professional literature and on the job training, where they will assimilate it into their clinical work.
Keeps abreast of changes in field.
Performs other duties as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

Master's degree from an accredited advanced Nurse Practitioner program
At least Two (2) years' experience working as a Nurse Practitioner preferably in addiction medicine or substance use and/or mental health treatment programs
Knowledgeable about federal and state regulations governing medical/clinical treatment in substance use treatment programs
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to patients with a variety of psycho social issues

License/Certification Required:

NYS RN and NP (Adult and Family specialty areas) licensures.
Valid DEA registration.
eMedNY Provider.
Valid NPI.
BLS Certification.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Experience and/or Skills:

National Board Certification within 12 months of hire.
ACLS certification.
Familiarity with OASAS, OMH, and DOH regulations.



We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.



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