Nurse Practitioner in Romulus, NY
Updated 10/27/26
Romulus, New York, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
The Nurse Practitioner in the correctional setting provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments/health screenings, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention/promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.
Job Responsibilities
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized plans of care.
Reviewed pre-procedure medical clearances and ensured informed consent was obtained prior to surgeries and procedures.
Educated patients and family members on treatment plans, post-operative care, disease management, and health maintenance.
Managed acute and chronic medical conditions in ambulatory and hospital settings.
Assessed, implemented, and evaluated care for critically ill patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit.
Provided care for medical-surgical and ventilator-dependent patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate and optimize patient care.
Precepted new graduate nurses and nursing interns, providing clinical education and mentorship.
Conducted home health assessments and established individualized treatment plans.
Administered and monitored infusion therapies, including antibiotics, TPN, IVIG, and other specialty medications.
Performed vascular access management, including peripheral IV insertion, PICC lines, Mediports, Hickman, and Broviac catheters.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Utilized electronic medical record systems for documentation, care coordination, and patient management.
Participated in quality improvement and research initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from St. Joseph's College.
Nearly 20 years of progressive nursing experience in ambulatory care, critical care, medical-surgical, home health, and infusion therapy settings.
Extensive experience performing comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and chronic disease management.
Strong background in ambulatory/outpatient care, including pre-operative evaluations and patient education.
Experienced in managing acute and complex patient populations in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) settings.
Proficient in electronic medical record systems, including Allscripts and Sunrise Clinical Manager.
Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
Experienced in vascular access procedures, including peripheral IV placement, PICC lines, Mediports, Hickman, and Broviac catheter management.
Certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Strong patient education, communication, and care coordination skills.
Experience mentoring and precepting new graduate nurses and nursing interns.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
Knowledge of quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based patient care practices.
Working Hours
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
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