Job Location : Scarsdale,NY, USA
A skilled nursing facility located in Scarsdale is seeking an experienced NP to join our team.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be responsible for working in collaboration with the medical director and attending physicians in the medical management of residents admitted to the Skilled Nursing Facility/Sub-Acute Rehab unit. The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose and treat the residents, according to their scope of practice and NYS Law.
The Nurse Practitioner will take/review patients medical histories, conduct physical examinations, write admission and follow up notes in the EMR, order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies, diagnose and treat medical conditions, make referrals when needed and prescribe medications including controlled medications.
Schedule
PT/Per Diem (Ideally Weekends)
Minimum Requirements
Maintains current nursing and advanced practice license in compliance with State law
Maintains current DEA licensure
certification in their area of specialty
PECOS approved
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
Experience in working with older adults with complex medical conditions
Ability to assess subtle changes in health conditions of the older adult
Working knowledge of State and Federal Long Term Care regulations
Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
Effective communication skills with the geriatric population
Ability to work independently
Detail oriented
Dependable and reliable
Proficiency in EMR systems (Sigma/MatrixCare a Plus)
Preferred Qualifications
A clinical background in adult, family or geriatric practice
Past experience working in a nursing home or with older adults in other settings
Experience in working in a post-acute setting
PVL placement proficiency