Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Description

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Full job description

OMNI Pain and Precision Medicine (OMNI)) is expanding in Utica, NY. We are seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to assist in our growing organization. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:00 pm

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides health services on an outpatient basis to patients of Upstate NY. The NP/PA provides quality healthcare to patients in a clinic setting. The NP/PA also functions as a team member of the medical staff and promotes financial stability, quality improvement, and support of the programs. The NP/PA job responsibilities will encompass pain management, care of patients with acute and chronic illnesses, and education and guidance to support patients at OMNI.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Activities include but are not limited to the following:

Assess the health status of patients through health and medical history. Working collaboratively with the Physician, the NP/PA will carry out the major responsibility for health care needs including evaluation, diagnosis, management and follow up.

Institute and provide continuity of healthcare to patients, work with patients to endure understanding of and compliance with therapeutic regimen within established protocols and recognize when to refer the client to the supervising physician or other healthcare providers.

Provide instruction and counseling to individuals, families and groups in the area of health promotion, health education and maintenance, including involving patients and families in planning for their health care.

Work in collaboration with other health care providers and agencies to provide and where appropriate, coordinate services to patient and families.

Maintain clinical records according to established protocols.

Maintain clinical competence through continuing education, certification, and licensure.

Practice safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.

Comply with all pertinent regulatory and agency regulations and operating standards.

Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the company’s culture, values and mission.

Participate in activities as part of the team that may include meetings, training, and committees.

Other duties as assigned.