Nurse Practitioner - Complex Family Planning

Location: Upper East Side; Midtown; West SideOrg Unit: Nursing

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $150,300.00 - $160,800.00*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves as a licensed, independent practitioner responsible for direct patient care and coordination within Complex Family Planning and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Assesses patients by means of health history and physical examination. Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as determined by specialty area(s) following appropriate clinical protocols. Educates and councils patients as appropriate by department and specialty practice standards. Confers with physicians and other health care providers in completing and implementing appropriate patient treatment plans. Provides medical services including management of early pregnancy loss, pregnancy options counseling, provision of medication and procedural care, contraception counseling and provision, coordination of peri-op genetic testing, pre-op evaluation, counseling, and consenting, and risk stratification.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5 days onsite

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service. Evaluates new and/or established patients by obtaining comprehensive and focused health histories and performing both limited and complete physical examinations as appropriate. Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations. Reviews and interprets results to develop patient care plan. Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions as appropriate, following accepted standard of care and practice guidelines. Depending on department and training, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Enters the above in patients' medical records in accordance with documentation best practice standards. Counsels/educates patients and their care providers on acute/chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background to ensure safe, complete, & culturally competent care. Confers with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other health care providers to promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes. Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate. Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable. Performs related duties & responsibilities as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by delineation of privileges, in accordance with legal scope of practice and departmental protocols. Education Master's of Science Degree in Nursing ExperienceApproximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty. New graduates with related RN experience may be considered. Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities as needed. Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy, discretion, and problem-solving skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.