Nurse Practitioner

CNY Fertility Buffalo is seeking a full-time provider to join our specialty practice. They will contribute to the missions and growth plan strategies developed for CNY Fertility Center which would include meeting metrics that were developed for the practice.

Responsibilities: POSITION SUMMARY: CNY Fertility Center Practitioner performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to ensure a smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Other job duties include but are not limited to:

• Practices under the standard procedure established for the Nurse Practitioner role consistent with Company policy and in accordance with all legal requirements
• Conducts assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
• Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
• Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
• Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the practice.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
• Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
• Assess patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.
• Review and complete protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports and patient evaluation forms.
• Ensure infection control compliance within the practice and quality assurance in all aspects of patient care as mandated by institutional, local, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program; Board Certified.
• Valid NYS Nurse Practitioner License
• DEA registration required
• Strong Written and Interpersonal communication skills

Comprehensive benefits package:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity Leave pay

New grads welcome to apply!