Genetics Nurse Practitioner
23 days ago
New York
\n\n\n Job Summary: \n\n Leading Westchester Medical Genetics Practice seeks a Nurse Practitioner to manage patients (pediatric through adult) in the Lysosomal Storage Disease Program. \n\n Summary: \n\n WMCHealth Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for our Medical Genetics Department. This provider will provide a broad range service for Genetics patients and oversee treatments in the Outpatient Infusion Center as well as assist in daily operations and patient care. They will also be responsible for being the on-site primary provider for the Lysosomal Storage Disease Center. \n\n Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Evaluating patients in the practice,\n\t, • Coordinating patients care\n\t, • Ordering appropriate tests and/or medications as needed\n\t, • May also include managing emergencies- both on site and via phone, telephone triage and supportive care.\n\t, • The provider will serve as a mentor, role model and resource person for the Medical Genetics staff.\n\t, • Assisting with policies and procedures, staff education, and participating on institutional committees.\n\t, • The Provider will also have in-patient hospital responsibilities (at WMC), which will include initial and follow-up evaluations of Genetics patients during hospitalization (in collaboration with the Hospitalist team), coordinating in-patient treatments, evaluations, and testing, as well as other activities as designated by the Medical Director.\n\t, • Performs health assessments including patient history and physical examination\n\n\n\n\t, • Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures and tests within the scope of privileging\n\t, • Formulates appropriate diagnoses, based on history, physical examination and clinical findings\n\t, • Plans and provides care, within the framework of policies, procedures privileges and available resources, and applying relevant research\n\t, • In collaboration with physicians and other health care providers, coordinates care of patients and evaluates plan of care and patient toward health goals and modifies plan of care accordingly\n\t, • Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, according to privileges\n\t, • Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and interventions by comparing patients/significant other/family responses to planned outcome\n\t, • Masters Degree as an Advanced Practice Nurse\n\t, • A current New York State licenses as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner\n\t, • National Certification by the appropriate NP Credentialing Board\n\t, • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a NP in Acute Care Pediatrics, ICU or Infusion Centers.\n\t, • Proficiency in IV and Port Access\n\t, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel\n\t, • Experience with Cerner computer system, a plus, or will train\n\t, • BCLS and PALS Certification required\n\t, • Valid DEA license (or ability to obtain the license)\n\t, • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills\n\t, • Appointment to Medical Center Allied Health Personnel Staff as well as Medical College Teaching Staff\n\t