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Under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, provides primary health care to long term care patients, which includes assessment and development of Plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provision of direct patient care and evaluation of effectiveness of plan of care. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions and collaborative relationship with physicians and other health professionals making independent decisions about nursing needs and collaborative decisions with physicians regarding health regimens. Assumes dependent responsibilities in carrying out delegated medical acts. The quality of care is under the direction of the Senior Medical Director ASSESSMENT Obtains a complete health history and records findings.  Performs physical examinations, functional status evaluations, and/or mental status evaluations, orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and records findings.  Identifies and describes behavioral patterns of the chronically ill associated with developmental processes, lifestyle, and family relationships ANALYSIS, DECISION MAKING Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings associated with aging, pathological processes, lifestyles and/or family relationships as influenced by chronic illness. Exercises clinical judgment in differentiating between situations. Confounded by acute chronic health status change, which the Nurse Practitioner can manage, and those, which require consultations and/or referrals. Interprets screenings and selected diagnostic tests Managing, Planning, Treating, Evaluating Provides preventative health care, episodic care and arranges referrals as needed Manages common self-limiting and or episodic health problems within scope of practice and according to current practice guidelines Manages stabilized chronic illnesses in collaboration with physicians according to current practice guidelines. Prescribes and adjusts medications within the scope of prescriptive authority and current practice guidelines Recommends symptomatic treatments and non-prescription medicines Assists clients and families to assure greater responsibility for their own health maintenance and illness care by providing instruction, counseling, and guidance Monitors patients in nursing home, to provide continuity of care and assists in discharge planning QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in nursing with completion of accredited program for nurse practitioners (family, adult, or geriatric) required. ANCC certification, current State of New York RN and Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber licenses and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration required ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

We are looking for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician to join our expanding primary care team and provide patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services. The person in the Physician role will be responsible for meeting, assessing and diagnosing patients in a Nursing Home and providing them with healthcare services that meet state and national standards for care giving. They will be responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life. The right candidate will have a passion for providing diagnostic services to patients and will enjoy working closely with other healthcare professionals in our organization. Responsibilities for Physician Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Nursing Home patients. Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for. Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options. Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions. Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment. Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing. Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws Record complete, timely and legible medical records QUALIFICATIONS BC/BE in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice or Family Practice or D. O. degree from an accredited United States medical school Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution. Board certification in primary care Current New York State Medical Practitioner License Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing. Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments and health regimens to treat patient health issues Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.