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We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

The nurse practitioner (NP) provides infusion therapy care and treatment to Westmed, a Summit Health Company, patients and provider oversight of the Infusion Center. This is done in direct collaboration with the Department Chair, and in accordance with an approved written practice agreement and guidelines. Services provided by the NP will include orders, adverse reaction management, virtual and office visits for education and follow up, collaboration with referring providers, and an independent panel of patients.

Infusion Center Oversight

• Provider oversight of the Infusion Center

• Collaborative partnership with Department Chair and Nursing Director for service line strategic initiatives and goals including drug management

• Coordination and delivery of staff development initiatives with Nursing Director.

• Optimize overall care delivery for the department by ensuring decreased variability amongst provider team and reduced errors and adverse events.

Nurse Practitioner

• Provides clinical services and develops and implements plan of care in conjunction with collaborating physician(s).

• Obtains patient medical history and performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines.

• Initiates necessary laboratory and diagnostic tests.  Interprets laboratory and test results.

• Confers with collaborating physician(s), nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care, and to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan.  Refers to appropriate physician(s) for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a NP's scope of practice.

• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.  Obtains consultations and/or referrals as appropriate.  Ensures all follow-up appointments are completed on a timely basis.

• Responds to patient inquiries, answers questions and refers questions to physician(s) as appropriate.

• Documents all patient care services in the electronic medical record.

• Provides health education counseling to patients and families as appropriate; and supports programs for patients and their families.  Answers questions about condition and treatment plan.

• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.

• Completes required continuous training and education, including practice specific requirements. Demonstrates professional work behavior and complies with organizational policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.

• Establishes and maintains patient educational materials;

• Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for the professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights. Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician’s office staff, physicians and fellow employees of the office

Education/Certifications/Licenses: 

• Masters of Science in nursing (MSN), with a certification in adult health or family health.

• Current NP licensure or NP licensure eligibility by state of New York.

• Board Certified by NYS Education Department approved, national certifying organization

• The NP must have a current certification with ONCC or obtain one within six months of hire.  Accepted ONCC certifications include OCN, AOCNP, AOCNS, and CBCN. 

• NPs must maintain their required CE credits as governed by the ANCC.  Recommended CE programs provided by ONS are accredited nursing CE programs; examples are the annual ONS Congress. 

• NPs will maintain a current certification in Basic Life Support

Performance Standards for Specialty Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Previous experience administering IV infusion therapy

• Knowledge of medical procedures and guidelines concerning assessment, treatment, and recovery.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team.

• Demonstrated professional competence and integrity and ethical conduct of practice.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and effective conflict resolution skills.

• Patient focused and committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care and service to all patients.

• Demonstrated commitment to WMG mission, vision and values.

• Strong computer skills and EMR knowledge.

Compensation Range: $118,000-$145,000

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, quality measures and location of position.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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