Master's Degree of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - required
Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system.
Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
Must be HIPAA compliant at all times.
NP - Nurse Practitioner - Licensed Upon Hire - required
ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Upon Hire - required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
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Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Department/Unit:
Neurology General
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
We are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team of dedicated professionals at the Albany Med Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease! This is a great opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team to make a profound impact on advancing care for dementia patients in the region.
The Nurse Practitioner will work in close collaboration with the MDs, nurses, social workers, and other team members to deliver compassionate and top quality patient centered care for our dementia patients. The Nurse Practitioner will work with physicians to evaluate and manage all clinical patient needs. The Nurse Practitioner will contribute to programmatic development, outreach, patient navigation, and quality initiatives of the department. The Albany Med Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease provides advanced and subspecialized dementia care for patients throughout the region including the monoclonal antibody infusion treatments as well as comprehensive case management support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients
Assesses patient/family needs and provides education
Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs
Promotes/provides staff education
Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice
Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements
With the support of the Center social workers, provides case management for patients and their families
Serves as a resource person for the nursing staff
May mentor new APPs
Works in collaboration with other services (radiology, apheresis, laboratory) to coordinate care for dementia patients undergoing monoclonal antibody infusion treatments
Albanymed · 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208