About the job Nurse Practitioner

Elite Staffing Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Schenectady, NY.
required

• Master's degree or higher

• Care Management (2 years)

• Valid Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of New York (NY)

• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  
  • Registered Nurse (RN) in New York (NY)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York (NY)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in New York (NY)

Key Responsibilities Manages and provides full scope of advanced nursing practice for targeted patient populations Evaluates patient responses to therapy / interventions Manages and provides comprehensive advanced nursing care including physical examination, comprehensive history, screening for physical and/or psychological conditions, emergent interventions, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, ordering treatments and DME, preventative health maintenance activities, care management, referrals, discharge planning, counseling and patient education Establishes a treatment plan based on clinical findings and determines when further evaluation by collaborating physician, specialist or emergency care is warranted Collaborates with patients, families, primary care physician and other team members to provide assessment and care planning Manages and provides clinical services in compliance with standards of Patient Centered Medical Home, meaningful use of medical record data, HEDIS and QARR quality of care measurements Participates in on call coverage schedule to ensure 24/7 access to practice clinicians Assesses, educates, and improves client and caregiver knowledge of chronic disease, self-care management, and identification of changes in health status, including appropriate responses and actions through individualized education and inter-professional interventions Observes and analyzes team performance patterns related to population under care and assists in developing interventions to improve team performance Identifies staffing needs to provide care to assigned population and recommends changes as indicated Communicates with internal and external care partners regarding needs of patient or population to ensure interventions occur in a timely and appropriate manner Performs procedures as outlined in collaborative practice agreement and as privileged by the Credentialing Committee Manages quality of medical record documentation and submits billing information in accordance with Professional Corporation policy Provides care in one or more care settings: travels to patients homes and/or other facilities with varying environments using approved transportation options Performs peer and team member review of work performance including quality of care, clinical documentation, coding and billing practices, communication skills and population surveillance Participates in the VNS Health Medical Care at Home Quality and Professional Advisory Committee and any associated workgroups related to development of evidence based clinical models of care, peer education and training, quality improvement, medical record configuration and reporting, maximizing use of clinical decision support system Participates as assigned in efforts to write grant applications, presentations to internal and external groups Manages and acts as a preceptor for students of all disciplines, providing excellent role modeling of community based primary care practice Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth, maintains professional certification and licensure Functions as a leader and supporter of shared governance and participates in Magnet councils as a subject matter expert Performs all duties in a supervisory role. Ensures effective staff training, interviews candidates for employment, evaluates staff performance, provides ongoing feedback and collaborates with program senior management regarding hiring, promotions, salary actions and terminations, as appropriate Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assignedSchedule and Shift Details 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, occasional on-callTravel Local travel may be required
job positions
Nurse Practitioners
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Screening Questions1) Do you have a Master's Degree of Science in Nursing or other graduate degree from a nurse practitioner educational program registered by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for NP certification?2) Do you have a current ANCC or AANP certification as an adult, family or geriatric nurse practitioner?3) Do you have a minimum of two years of experience as a nurse practitioner utilizing full scope of practice?4) Are you knowledgeable about Hedis and QARR quality measures, ICD-9 and CPT coding for reimbursement of services?5) Are you able to provide care in one or more care settings, including traveling to patients homes and/or other facilities with varying environments using approved transportation options?
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benefits
401(k)Flexible Work HoursPaid Time OffLife InsurancePensionHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceExtended Leave
company
VNS Health
220 East 42nd Street, 6th Floor
New York (NYC), NY 10017
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Who is VNS Health?They provide a wide range of services from care management to community outreach, from nursing to behavioral health, from home care to hospice, VNS Health empowers you with the all-embracing care and support you deserve!Their Mission: To improve the health and well-being of people through high-quality, cost-effective health care in the home and community. VNS Core Values are Empathy, Integrity, and Agility.Why would a candidate want to work here? Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Vacation Days, Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Equipment provided (for Remote roles) Mileage Reimbursement Remote Opportunities (if applicable, listed in job internal notes)