Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Primary Care | Ithaca, New York
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Ithaca, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Ithaca New York
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $130000 Base (Open to Discussions)
Sign-On Bonus: $10000$20000
Practice Setting: Outpatient Primary Care
Patient Population: Veterans
We are seeking aNurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive primary care services to veterans in Ithaca New York.
The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate diagnose and manage a wide range of medical conditions develop individualized treatment plans prescribe medications and promote preventive healthcare. The ideal candidate will have primary care or ambulatory care experience and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments physical examinations and medical evaluations.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within the scope of practice.
Develop implement and monitor individualized treatment and care plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory studies X-rays and electrocardiograms.
Prescribe medications and recommend appropriate lifestyle dietary and preventive health measures.
Educate patients about their diagnoses medications treatment plans and preventive healthcare.
Assess mental health concerns and coordinate additional care when necessary.
Review outside medical records and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation completing medical records within 24 hours of each patient encounter.
Collaborate with physicians registered nurses medical assistants and other members of the healthcare team.
Ensure appropriate patient follow-up referrals and continuity of care.
Respond to patient requests and clinical alerts in accordance with established protocols.
Maintain compliance with applicable clinical guidelines regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Participate in patient outreach enrollment and retention initiatives.
Support clinical quality improvement and operational initiatives.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an applicable certifying organization.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner licensure as required by New York State and applicable employment requirements.
Minimum five years of combined approved academic training and healthcare experience or as otherwise specified by applicable contractual requirements.
Primary care or ambulatory care experience required; government healthcare experience preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification if required by applicable clinical requirements.
Current unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration as applicable.
Eligibility for applicable Veterans Health Administration credentialing requirements.
Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records.
This is a safety-sensitive position requiring compliance with applicable clinical regulatory quality and workplace safety standards.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to connecting soon!
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