Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine

Position: Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine

Location: 243 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

Department: Internal Medicine

Classification: Full Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Reports to: Lead Physician/Practice Director

Shift/Core Hours: Monday-Friday- 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM

About Premier Medical Group:

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley is a multi-specialty physician practice with over 20 locations throughout the Hudson Valley region. We are committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that integrates clinical excellence, advanced technologies, and a collaborative team environment. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate medical care while supporting the health and well-being of our communities.

Summary/Primary Role:

Premier Medical Group is expanding and seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our busy, multi-specialty medical practice, located in the Hudson Valley. Premier is an independent practice, looking to enhance patient access with motivated and experienced clinicians. The ideal candidate will have a foundation of clinical experience, enthusiasm, and a patient-centered approach.

This position includes the direct care of patients in coordination with our physicians and clinical support staff, comprehensive health assessment, management of complex disease states, ordering and review of laboratory and diagnostic tests, executing treatment plans, prescribing, authorizing, and monitoring medication regimens, and participating in hospital rounds. The Nurse Practitioner will also consult with other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to provide health care across the continuum of care to assigned patients.
• Performs hospital rounds of new consults and follow-up patients and assists in discharge of patients.
• Obtains patient medical, physical, and psycho-social history and performs comprehensive health assessment including physical exam, based on age and history.
• Conducts non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
• Identifies medical and health risks and needs. Updates and records changes in health status in EMR.
• Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within protocol guidelines.
• Develops and provides a relevant patient education plan.
• Prescribes and administers appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
• Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes.
• Reassesses and modifies the treatment plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
• Completes all documentation in EMR in a timely fashion. Codes patient visits accurately and appropriately.
• Participates in quality assurance review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient''s needs.

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program, NYS licensed.
• Minimum 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates an ability to utilize advanced health assessment and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.
• Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends outside clinical updates as required and attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements and standards.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work:

An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with overtime required as scheduled. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Premier Medical Group also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$150,000.00.

Travel Requirements:

Travel between Premier Medical Group office locations may be required.

Work Environment:

This is an outpatient setting. The environment is fast-paced and patient-focused, requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.

Additional:

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Premier Medical Group will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an onsite role based in the Hudson Valley, NY. Relocation allowance may be considered under certain circumstances. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Premier Medical Group does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.