Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner

Overview:

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Pulmonary care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary outpatient team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide pulmonology consults in outpatient settings
• Assess and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and chronic respiratory failure
• Conduct respiratory-focused evaluations and interpret pulmonary tests and imaging
• Manage oxygen therapy, inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory medications
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and smoking cessation
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)

• Active and unrestricted NP license • DEA license required • CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants) • Graduation from an accredited NP program

• Preferred: Experience in Pulmonary (training available if not)

• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.