Provides primary care to patients, collaborating with and under the direction of physicians in the clinic, following established standards and practices. Helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Educates patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Conducts physicals, orders tests and serves as a patient’s primary healthcare provider.

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

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse License or Physician Assistant License.
• 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