Nurse Practitioner
Company: Sun River Health
Location: Lodi
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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Job Description:
Responsibilities Sun River Health provides the highest quality
of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health
services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and
ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun
River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center
serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster,
Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is
currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our
Thrive Center. A Nurse Practitioner, under the direction of the of
a physician, is responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering
the health care of patients on assigned service. Emphases
preventative health measures and education of patients. She/he will
perform other duties as assigned and in compliance with systems and
job specific standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a
Nurse Practitioner: Takes histories, performs physical
examinations, gives immunizations (as necessary) and does patient
education and counseling. Orders appropriate lab work, draws blood
for lab work if needed, and performs some lab tests such as wet
prep microscopic exams. Prescribes treatment for minor illnesses,
and consults with physician regarding medication, chronic illness
and referrals when appropriate. Maintains legible and appropriate
documentation and reviews records periodically. Does follow-up of
abnormal pap smears and reportable STD's Attends case conferences
involving patients. Attends continuing education programs to
increase skills and knowledge. Attends provider meetings and
participates in quality improvement programs and team assignments.
Identifies and categorizes each patient's age-specific grouping of
needs, such as those infants, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines
endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection
Control Officer. Provides safe and successful performance,
including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction
standards. Minimum Education Requirement : Master's Degree Four
years of business office experience in, preferably in a large
medical practice with increasing levels of responsibility. Minimum
Work Related Experience : 5-8 years Preferred Work Experience : 8
Years Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid license as a
Nurse Practitioner in New York State Specialized Skills &
Knowledge: Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and
written) Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that
nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for
practicing in health care centers. Competence in delivery of health
care to patients (including preventative health education) Ability
to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to
maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
Salary Range: $130,000 - $135,000 / yearly Relation to Mission The
mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive
primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status
of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment Opportunity Sun River Health provides equal
employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without
regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex,
marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or
mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources
function. Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as
employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the
essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable
accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable
law. Job Responsibilities The following statements reflect the
general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered
necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should
not be considered as a detailed description of all the work
requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the
specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs
of the organization.
Keywords: Sun River Health, East Brunswick , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Lodi, New Jersey
