Nurse Practitioner - Charles B. Wang Community Health Center : Job Details

Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) - Queens Reports to: Chief of Pediatrics, Queens 136-26 37th Avenue Flushing, New York, 11354 United States The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, an award-winning federally qualified community health center is seeking a part-time Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner to join our practice. We are looking for team-oriented individuals interested in delivering high quality primary care in a community health setting. Our collegial outpatient-only practice offers strong ancillary support, including nursing support, referral coordinators, health educators, on-site mental health services, and social workers. We do not require hospital rounding. Call is limited to telephone only. We also provide opportunities for teaching, research, and community outreach. Responsibilities: Involve with direct patient physical assessment, education, and health planning Maintain continuity of care by regular patient follow-up Assist in the coordination of services with other disciplines and patient's insurance plans Advocate for patient in arrangement of medically necessary services Communicate with community's resources to ascertain adequate assistance for patients in need Refer patients to specialty services when necessary Consult with collaborating physician and other members of the health care team to establish plan of care Participate in quality assurance process to assure optimal care delivery Provide comprehensive case management services that include emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention Monitor patient outcome in accordance to the practice protocols Collaborate with staff nurses and nursing administrators with assessment and clinical decision in patient care planning Act as a resource person for the nursing staff Able to work 3 days per week including weekends Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Graduated from approved Nurse Practitioner Program Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in New York State Basic CPR (BCLS) certification required At least 3 years of clinical experience as a Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certification preferred Bilingual in English/Mandarin-Chinese/English or English/Spanish required Compensation & Benefits: Part-Time Salary: $65 - $75 per hour with productivity-based incentive pay Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA Medical insurance 403(b) retirement savings plan Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care Paid time off Employee Assistance Program Continuing medical education time and allowance National Health Services Corps loan repayment program available, and The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program