What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner position at Montefiore Medical Center?
Nurse Practitioner School Health Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Nurse Practitioner will assess and provide direct care to a selected group of patients in collaboration with the physicians. The NP will be responsible for carrying out a plan of care for his / her patient panel; will contribute to the actualization of the philosophy and objectives of the specific Division / Department. The NP practices within the scope of practice in care delivery; participates in performance improvement and research activities and maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise. The NP will participate in the performance improvement / research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills, core and unit specific competencies based on the patient population served.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- National certification in nurse practitioner specialty (ie : ANCC, AACP or NAPNAP) preferred
- Additional education as required by specialty / patient care location
- Effective English communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to use data entry and retrieval system
