Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Walton Family Medicine (DVH)

Full-time, exempt and seeking both experienced and new graduate Nurse Practitioners seeing all ages.  Shared call every 5-6 weeks with one week on.  

The Nurse Practitioner will provide general medical care and treatment to patients in our medical facility, under direction of physician.  Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Record physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discuss cases with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.  May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. FNP must possess current licensure in New York State as an RN and must have a current New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner.
 
United Health Services is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.

Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services employs more than 6,300 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services trains over 100 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.
 

As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their health care system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
• Possession of an NPI (National Provider Identification) number, as evidenced by the receipt of a copy of the notification assigning the number
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting

Preferred:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse License
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification
• Current NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) license and certification with New York State Education Department
• Documentation of current CPR certification required within one (1) week of hire, with maintenance of current CPR certification during employment
• Certified Prescriptive Privilege in NYS

Preferred:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Possession of Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD)Number