Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Provider- Surgical Home in Amsterdam, New York
Job requisition :REQ2715
Hiring range: $92,965-$125,565
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
The position will be Monday-Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm, no on-call requirements.
Responsibilities:
Ensures patient is prepared for surgery by conducting complete physical examinations and patient histories, orders necessary labs and imaging. Reviews patient's chart, laboratory data and other applicable sources in order to evaluate patient current condition and notifies the surgeon and/or anesthesia provider of abnormal patient conditions. Feels comfortable determining if a patient is fit for surgery following established guidelines, best practice and previous experiences.
Conducts initial intake of medical history and physical exam on patients of any age group to provide health assessment and screen for abnormal conditions.
Orders and interprets routine laboratory and x-ray studies.
Ensures documentation is completed timely and sent to appropriate parties including referringphysician.
Conducts pre-operation patient examinations prior to surgery in order to review patient's preparation for surgery.
Complexity of Work:
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Required Credential(s):
Certified and Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), obtained prior to start date.
Advanced Practice Provider.