Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, located just 75 minutes north of New York City, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join the Hospitalist team. This is an excellent employed opportunity at a large community hospital in a beautiful suburban NY location.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS:

* 12 hour shifts

* Nights: 7pm - 7am

* Responds to RRT and other in house emergencies such as Code Stroke, Code Sepsis, etc. (no Code Blue)

* Discharge follow up calls including lab/test results and pharmacy calls

* The APP is an integral part of the team who enjoys a balance of clinical autonomy with physician back up and support at all times

* Vassar is building a new 696,000-square-foot, seven-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms

* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package including sign on bonus

* Generous allowances for CMEs and Dues

* Collegial group and balanced work/life schedule

* Strategic location between New York City and Albany along the Hudson River with easy commuter access via Amtrak and Metro North Rail lines

QUALIFICATIONS:

For newly graduated candidates, a strong inpatient nursing med-surg or critical care background is desired. For practicing candidates, hospitalist experience or highly functioning outpatient experience is recommended.

Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365-bed tertiary care hospital that provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region. Vassar focuses on providing the highest quality care and meeting the needs of the community of by consistently adding new services and state-of-the-art treatments with established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children's health services. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals by Modern HealthCare Magazine.

The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North Rail Road and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

EOE, including disability/vets

Pay: $140,000.00 - $164,000.00 per year