Family Nurse Practitioner-49542202

Education:

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State license as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Experience:

• Two years of experience providing nursing services preferred.
• Must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current DEA certification.
• ANCC certification preferred.
• Must maintain all required licensure, registration, and accreditation.

Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Location Requirement: Onsite

The Family Nurse Practitioner provides primary medical care, conducts assessments, develops care plans, and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support clients across shelter programs.

• Provide primary health care to assigned consumers.
• Perform history and physical examinations and preventive health measures.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Develop and update care plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Prescribe or recommend medications and therapeutic treatments.
• Refer consumers to specialized health services as needed.
• Assist in mental status assessments and behavioral evaluations.
• Perform crisis intervention using verbal and nonverbal techniques.
• Report serious incidents immediately and follow required procedures.
• Assist in developing nursing policies and orienting new nurses.
• Attend clinical meetings, supervision, and professional development trainings.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.