Nurse Practitioner - Bergen Family Medicine

SUMMARY

As a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans. STATUS:
Full-time

LOCATION:

Bergen Family Medicine DEPARTMENT:
Primary Care
- Family Medicine

SCHEDULE:

Days, Monday-Friday ATTRIBUTES Experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred Strong customer service and communication skills Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment and take appropriate action Strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision Excellent documentation skills and professional demeanor Highlights/Benefits:
Competitive salary and full benefits packages Malpractice with tail coverage CME Funding Generous vacation, in addition 5 paid days for CME Additionally, the Rochester/Western NY area offers a low cost of living, nationally recognized schools and higher education. The area offers a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, professional/collegiate sports venues and activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Patient Care. Take complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians; perform physical examinations; order laboratory tests, x-rays, special imaging studies and other diagnostic procedures;
Management & Development. reach tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions; develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management; order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams; assist in the collection of data for research projects Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies.

Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling. Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute patients. Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.

MS:
Nursing (Required)

NP
- Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of Professions, RN
- Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

Moderate
- Clinical
- Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

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