What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) position at UHS?
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP), UHS Primary Care Sidney United Health Services is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Sidney Primary Care department at UHS Primary Care Sidney in Sidney, NY. This position is benefits eligible. Shift : DayHours per week : 40Salary range : Depends on ExperiencePediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Overview Pediatrics NPThe UHS Primary Care- Sidney is looking to add a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to our Pediatric group practice.Full-time, exempt position, with office call only.Seeking an experienced Pediatric NP or a new graduate with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner training.The NP will provide general medical care and treatment to patients in our medical facility, under direction of physician. Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Record physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discuss cases with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Graduate of a nurse practitioner program.Must be board certified and licensed in the state of New York.We are one of the region's top employers with an excellent reputation for the care we provide. We're compassionate about patients and respectful of each other. We offer you the stability, size, scope and capabilities of big city health systems, but with the trust and familiarity of more personalized care. We're engaged with our communities and we recognize the importance of work-life balance. Discover the difference you can make, here with us.Key Responsibilities and ExpectationsEducation / ExperienceMinimum Required : Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degreePossession of an NPI (National Provider Identification) number, as evidenced by the receipt of a copy of the notification assigning the numberSuccessful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner programThree (3) years of professional nursing experience in a clinical settingPreferred : Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)License / CertificationMinimum Required : Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse LicenseAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)certificationCurrent NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) license and certification with New York State Education DepartmentDocumentation of current CPR certification required within one (1) week of hire, with maintenance of current CPR certification during employmentCertified Prescriptive Privilege in NYSPreferred : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) CertificationPossession of Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD)NumberWork EnvironmentAll work is performed in offices and patient examination rooms that require working in close quarters with other employees and patients. The offices are air conditioned / heated. Travel to other UHS Physician Practice locations may be necessary.PPE is used as required by Infection Control policies.Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient InformationAll – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4Nursing (RN)
