About this opportunity
Essen Healthcare lists this Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home) opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Pulmonary care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Provide pulmonology consults in nursing home and long-term care settings
Assess and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and chronic respiratory failure
Conduct respiratory-focused evaluations and interpret pulmonary tests and imaging
Manage oxygen therapy, inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory medications
Collaborate with pulmonologists and interdisciplinary teams
Educate residents and families on respiratory disease management and smoking cessation
Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
Active and unrestricted NP license
DEA license required
CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants)
Graduation from an accredited NP program
Preferred: Experience in Pulmonary (training available if not)
Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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