Job Summary
Job Description
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
Qualifications
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner specially certification and registration
• Masters or Post Masters Certificate in specialty as a nurse practitioner preferred; or a combination of education and experience is acceptable to NY State Education Department and the Director of Nursing and/or Chairman of the Department, or Division Director
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-training NP practice experience is required for this position
Working Hours