Nurse Practitioner - Bronx

Description

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives.

Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

Under general direction, is responsible for providing the health status assessment, maintenance, disease prevention and supervision of comprehensive health care in collaboration with and under the supervision of a physician. Provides services in accordance with UCP of NYC policies, the standards of the profession and the regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies.

• Obtains complete history of the people we support, recording elements of past health history, family history, review of health habits and environmental data required to diagnosis a condition and render proper treatment.
• Identifies and documents patient issues appropriately.
• Ensure documentation on the record for the people we support is complete.
• Participates in in-service education for other patient care personnel relevant to program.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews as required by each program.
• Delivers service with effective and caring interpersonal behavior.
• Orders and performs necessary tests to ensure proper diagnosis and interprets test results.
• Develops a detailed plan of treatment, therapy and/or rehabilitation and directs patient care team to implement.
• Assists patients and family members with identifying and utilizing resources that may lead to his/her optimum health.
• Prescribes/administers medications, therapeutic diet, immunizations, etc.
• Consults with other medical specialists to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Initiates appropriate referrals as needed.
• Manages caseload effectively.
• Respects client’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Explains information to patients and families in an understandable manner.
• Serves as an active participant in quality assurance program.
• Works with other disciplines to secure required services for the people we support.
• Utilizes planning and problem-solving techniques with staff and management.
• Adheres to program and agency policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of changes in field.
• Performs nursing duties in urgent circumstances.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• At least two years of prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have a valid NY State Nurse Practitioner license.
• Certified for prescription privileges by NY State.
• Must be Board Certified.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, the people we support, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
• Appropriate delineation of clinical privileges.
• Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Demonstrates energy, independence and ingenuity.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written…