Description
A medical services organization in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their team in Brooklyn as an Advanced Practice Practitioner. In this role, the Advanced Practice Practitioner will be responsible for performing assessments and providing treatment for patients facing substantial barriers to accessing the traditional healthcare system.
***Day and night shift opportunities are available!!!***
Responsibilities:
The Advanced Practice Practitioner will:
Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation
Prescribe medication as permitted by your state prescribing authority
Interview and examine patients to formulate a diagnosis
Order tests to assess the nature and extent of illnesses and injuries
Suggest lifestyle changes to remedy medical problems
Suture wounds and be able to recognize and treat orthopedic injuries
Diagnose and prescribe appropriate anti-infectives
Order and administer vaccines to those eligible
Consult patients in mobile units as well as in brick-and-mortar locations
Provide care with cultural sensitivity and compassion while prioritizing customer service