Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner - Waterloo, NY (#TE1045)

Location: Waterloo, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $115,000 - $135,000/year (experience dependent)

Position Overview

Serve in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on comprehensive patient care. You’ll manage acute/chronic conditions, lead care coordination, and drive quality improvements for diverse patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Conducting comprehensive assessments of residents' health status, diagnosing acute and chronic conditions, and developing individualized care plans.
• Medication Management: Prescribing, administering, and monitoring medications, ensuring appropriate dosages and addressing potential side effects. This is a significant responsibility for NPs.
• Chronic Disease Management: Managing common chronic conditions prevalent in elderly populations, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and dementia.
• Acute Care: Providing care for acute illnesses and injuries, such as infections, falls, and exacerbations of chronic conditions, often in collaboration with physicians.
• Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and families to coordinate care and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Communication with families about patient status and care plans is crucial.
• Patient Education: Educating residents and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and preventative care strategies.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records, documenting all patient encounters, assessments, and interventions. This is essential for legal and quality of care purposes.
• Quality Improvement: Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of care and patient safety within the facility.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Nursing (FNP/AGNP specialization)
• Licensure: Active NYS NP license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Certification: Board Certified/Eligible (FNP, AGNP, or related specialty)
• Experience:
• Clinical experience in adult/geriatric care (preferred)
• Background in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, dementia)
• Technical Skills:
• Patient assessment, diagnosis, and care planning
• Medication management and EHR documentation
• Soft Skills:
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient/family education expertise
• Attention to detail in clinical documentation

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary $115,000 - $135,000/year (experience dependent)
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Incentives:
• Productivity bonuses
• Quality-based incentives
• Retention bonuses
• Student Loan Repayment
• Sign-on Bonus
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) or similar plan, potentially with matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development
• Malpractice Insurance: Coverage for professional liability.
• Work Schedule: Full-time position
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills in a collaborative, innovative setting with mentorship opportunities.
• Impactful Work: Drive meaningful change in patient outcomes within a mission-driven organization.