What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner position at Albany Medical Center?
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a critical role in the care of patients, leveraging clinical expertise and knowledge to provide exceptional medical services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations to diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
- Order and interpret medical laboratory test results, administer medications or treatments, and perform minor surgery as needed.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care and management.
- Develop and apply specialty practice standards to enhance the quality of care and improve patient outcomes.
- Provide education and guidance to new staff and physician assistant students on clinical procedures and best practices.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program is required.
- Able to quickly master computerized medical recordkeeping and billing systems.
- Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
- Compliance with HIPAA regulations and Albany Medical Center policies is mandatory.
- NP licensure, ATLS certification, and BCLS certification are required upon hire.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Constantly
- Sitting: Rarely
- Lifting: Frequently
- Carrying: Frequently
- Pulling: Occasionally
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Frequently
- Crouching: Frequently
- Handling: Frequently
- Grasping: Frequently
- Feeling: Constantly
- Talking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
