Nurse Practitioner (5,000 Sign-on Bonus)
Cold Spring, NY - USA
Job Summary
$5000 Sign-on Bonus!
Make a meaningful impact every day at Grafton Integrated Health Network.
As a Nurse Practitioner you will provide comprehensive person-centered medical care to individuals with behavioral health intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you are passionate about compassionate mission-driven care and helping individuals achieve greater independence we encourage you to apply.
Join a supportive team where you can make a meaningful impact while helping improve the health and quality of life of those we serve.
Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit the Grafton waywhere leadership compassion and dedication come together to change lives.
Provides general medical care and treatment to Graftons client population (children and adolescents) under supervising authority of a physician. Assesses the physical/emotional needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment. Supports provision of a therapeutic milieu by working in collaboration with academic and residential administrators. Provides direct services as defined in the scope of practice that pertains to his/her license. Spends 80% of work hours providing direct billable services such as physical examinations same-day sick client visits etc. Reports to Executive Director administratively. Practices under supervising physician.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts admission file reviews for the organization
- Provides admission and/or annual physicals
- Provides same-day visits for sick clients
- Identifiesneed for initiates and coordinates referrals for specialty consultations; Coordinates follow-up with external medical specialists
- Medication Evaluation and Review Assess clients todetermineif pharmacotherapy is medicationfor client condition conduct periodic medication review tomonitormedication effectiveness andpossible sideeffects adjust medication regime according to client needs
- Orders and interpretsappropriate laboratorystudies x-rays electrocardiograms and other special examinations/testing toidentifyand assess clients clinical problems and health care needs
- Discuss clients with supervising physician as scheduled
- Attendmulti-disciplinary team meetings as needed to consult withthe treatmentteam about the course of with regional team in providing leadership on treatment issues
- Documents client files records physical findings and formulates plan of care based on clients condition
- Signs verbal orders within 24 hours of giving the order; communicates any concerns about the procedure with the assigned treatment team
- Counsels andadvisesclients and families about physical developmental and psychosocial aspects of health through individual and group contacts to promoteoptimalhealth
- Contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies methods designed to increase each persons motivation to assume responsibility for his/her own healthcare.
- Model a positive/professional leadership attitude when dealing with others in a day-to-day work situation
- Participates as an active member of the Medical Committee
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires aMasters degree in nursing.
- Minimum twoyears experiencein the field.
- Must hold a valid Minnesota nursing license as issued by the Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
- Must posses Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) license to practice autonomously.
- Must hold a Professional Certification in both Pediatric or Family AND Psychiatric by examination consistent with the area of specialty (consideration may be given to individuals who hold a certification in one specialty with the ability to obtain the second upon hire).
- Employeemustpossessa valid drivers license.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Caring for You So You can Care for Others:
- Medical dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success:
- Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPRUkeruMandtand other career training!
- 401(k) including an employer match up to $2500 annually
- Education Assistance up to $5250 annually
- As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position please reach out to us at
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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About Company
Grafton Integrated Health Network serves children, adolescents, and adults with complex behavioral health challenges.