Nurse Practitioner - Bariatric Program

Overview

Position:
Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Department/Unit:
Surgery Bariatrics

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: [Not specified]

• Apply advanced knowledge in anatomy, neurology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, pharmacology, gerontology, human growth and development, human developmental disease, and medical terminology to manage patient care.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, complete physical examinations, collect clinical data, take vital signs, collect specimens, and prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments.
• Order and interpret medical laboratory test results, diagnose medical conditions, and administer medications or treatments.
• Perform minor surgery and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and apply specialty practice standards and conduct research to enhance quality of care.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, primary nurses, and other healthcare providers to deliver family‑centered care.
• Serve as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts, ensuring smooth patient flow, treatment, and discharge including triage.
• Act as a mentor to new staff and physician‑assistant students.
• Document accurate patient coding for effective billing and maintain detailed patient medical reports.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and instruments.
• Project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program – required.
• Successful completion and maintenance of ACLS and BLS certifications upon hire.
• Proficiency in a computerized medical record‑keeping and billing system.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Maintain a professional image and earn the confidence of others.

• Standing – constantly
• Walking – constantly
• Sitting – constantly
• Lifting – rarely
• Carrying – frequently
• Pushing – frequently
• Pulling – occasionally
• Climbing – occasionally
• Balancing – occasionally
• Stooping – occasionally
• Kneeling – frequently
• Crouching – frequently
• Crawling – frequently
• Reaching – occasionally
• Handling – frequently
• Grasping – frequently
• Feeling – frequently
• Talking – constantly
• Hearing – constantly
• Repetitive motions – constantly
• Eye/hand/foot coordination – constantly

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA protected health information and other information regulated by federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.

Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.