Family Nurse Practitioner

The Family Nurse Practitioner delivers comprehensive health care in accordance with the philosophy, standards, and policies of The Institute for Family Health. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for diagnosis and treatment of common and chronic illnesses, with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention activities including patient education and counseling.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct health assessment interviews and perform complete physical assessments
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Develop individualized plans of care based on diagnosis and client needs
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
• Record, report, and interpret client responses to the plan of care
• Make home and hospital visits to clients and take calls as appropriate
• Provide medical phone coverage as directed by supervisor

Patient Education and Community Engagement

• Teach, counsel, and assist individuals and families to assume responsibility for illness prevention and health promotion, maintenance, and restoration
• Identify available community resources and assist clients in utilizing them
• Collaborate with community agencies to provide care to clients and groups in the community as approved

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the health care team and make referrals to other disciplines as indicated
• Collaborate with other team members in providing regular health screening and health promotion measures
• Practice as a member of the interdisciplinary care team via effective and respectful communication
• Provide feedback to the Nurse Manager, Practice Administrator, and/or Medical Director regarding policies and practices

Age-Specific Care

• Identify physical, behavioral, and emotional characteristics typical for assigned age groups
• Modify approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
• Use age-appropriate communication techniques

Organizational and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain punctuality and satisfactory attendance
• Demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness
• Manage time and resources to meet established goals
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality
• Observe Health Care System compliance policies
• Participate in department performance improvement activities and special projects
• Participate in Institute committees as directed by Medical Director
• Participate in staff development and serve as a preceptor for selected students and staff
• Maintain collaborative practice agreement with physician as required by New York State law
• Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and seminars
• Provide presentations and educational offerings
• Mentor and develop staff
• Serve as a role model and resource person for professional and paraprofessional staff

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Master's degree in nursing
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License and Registration
• Nurse Practitioner Certification and Registration
• Current Practice Agreement
• Certified or eligible for certification by recognized specialty organization
• Current BCLS certification
• Current Infection Control certification
• Current Child Abuse certification

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong Family Nurse Practitioner clinical experience
• Basic computer skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Leadership ability
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual, Spanish preferred