Critical Nurse Practitioner For Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab - Full Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a mid-level health care provider, who works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team and is responsible for providing direct comprehensive care to patients and supervision of ancillary staff. The NP educates the patient, family/significant other by promoting wellness, preventing health care problems, maintaining current health status, and intervening in acute or chronic illness.Responsibilities:Performs A Comprehensive Functional Assessment Of The Patients Based On Age And History.Included Are Assessing The Physical And Psychological Status Of The Patient By Means Of Interview, Health History, Physical/Functional Examination And Diagnostic TestsManages Patient Care Which Includes: Performing Comprehensive Assessment, Formulating Diagnostic Planning In Accordance With Medical Protocols.Refer Patients To Clinics Or Subspecialties And Community Resources When Appropriate. Act As A Consultant With The PhysicianPrepares, Administers, Implements And Evaluates The Health Care Plan; Develops And Implements Individualized Treatment PlansPrescribes Medication, Safely, Efficiently, And Effectively Using The NP License Number In Accordance With The New York State Education Law 6910Participates In Patient Education For Individuals And/Or Families Related To Functional Health Status. Functional Assessment May Be Performed During A Home Visit And/Or In The CenterDetermines The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care Through Documentation Of Client Care Outcomes. Reassesses And Modifies The Plan As Necessary To Achieve Medical And Health GoalsAssists Medical Director In Planning And Development Of Seminars And Other Educational ProjectsEducation:Master's Degree Program In Nursing / Nurse PractitionerExperience:Minimum one (1) years nursing experience required.At least one (1) year as nurse practitioner experience preferredLicenses, Certifications:Current NYS Nurse Practitioner License required.Current NYS RN License required.Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area.BLSJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance