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ADAPT Community Network lists this Nurse Practitioner - Bronx (2 Days/Week, Flexible) opportunity in bronx, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner - Bronx (2 Days/Week, Flexible)
nBronx, NY ( • Clinic
nJob Type
nPart-time
nDescription
nWhy Join ADAPT?
nIt's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
nFor your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
nSUMMARY
nUnder general direction, is responsible for providing the health status assessment, maintenance, disease prevention and supervision of comprehensive health care in collaboration with and under the supervision of a physician. Provides services in accordance with UCP of NYC policies, the standards of the profession and the regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies.
nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
nThe duties and responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner will include but are not limited to the following:
nnnObtains complete history of the people we support, recording elements of past health history, family history, review of health habits and environmental data required to diagnosis a condition and render proper treatment.
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nnIdentifies and documents patient issues appropriately.
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nnEnsure documentation on the record for the people we support is complete.
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nnParticipates in in-service education for other patient care personnel relevant to program.
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nnParticipates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each program.
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nnDelivers service with effective and caring interpersonal behavior.
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nnOrders and performs necessary tests to ensure proper diagnosis and interprets test results.
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nnDevelops a detailed plan of treatment, therapy and/or rehabilitation and directs patient care team to implement.
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nnAssists patients and family members with identifying and utilizing resources that may lead to his/her optimum health.
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nnPrescribes/administers medications, therapeutic diet, immunizations, etc.
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nnConsults with other medical specialists to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Initiates appropriate referrals as needed.
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nnManages caseload effectively.
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nnRespects client’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
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nnExplains information to patients and families in an understandable manner.
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nnServes as an active participant in quality assurance program.
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nnWorks with other disciplines to secure required services for the people we support.
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nnUtilizes planning and problem-solving techniques with staff and management.
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nnAdheres to program and agency policies and procedures.
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nnKeeps abreast of changes in field.
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nnPerforms nursing duties in urgent circumstances.
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nnPerforms other related duties as requested.
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n nQUALIFICATIONS
nTo perform this job successfully, an incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
nnnMaster’s Degree in Nursing.
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nnAt least two years of prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
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nnMust have a valid NY State Nurse Practitioner license.
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nnCertified for prescription privileges by NY State.
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nnMust be Board Certified.
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nnAbility to read, write, speak and understand English.
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nnGood interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, the people we support, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
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nnAppropriate delineation of clinical privileges.
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nnDue to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
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nnDemonstrates energy, independence and ingenuity.
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nnAbility to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
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nnGood organizational skills.
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nnGood oral and written communications skills.
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nnGood analytical ability to interpret client examination results and properly administer required tests.
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n nCOMPENSATION:$100/hour
nAt ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.
nADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
nNotice of AI Use in Job Application Review
nAs part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
Who can apply
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