Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)- Multiple Vacancies - Nyc Health Hospitals : Job Details

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Job Description PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient management of the child/adolescent and adult. As an independent clinical provider and utilizing the medical team as a resource, the Nurse Practitioner provides expert clinical care to a designated population of patients providing services but not limited to: SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Virtual intake visits for new patient initiative
• Conducts history, psychosocial evaluations and physical examinations
• Analyzes laboratory results and follows-up on abnormal values
• Assesses and treats acute illnesses according to established standards of care
• Follows-up on chronic illnesses and closes Care Gaps
• As a PCP, has a defined panel of patients
• Administers first-aid when necessary and is part of a facility emergency response team
• Formulates a plan of care management for defined panel of patients including other disciplines as required to assist patients to a desired state of wellness
• Completes patient correspondence (i.e. forms or letters)
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of all patient records
• Actively participates in departmental/facility/network in-services, meetings and trainings
• Actively participates in the Medical Board/Department Committee meetings
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities; develop and implement special projects (e.g. Quality Assurance Studies)
• Acts as a preceptor for health practitioners in training, including medical students, residents, NPs, and PAs
• Provides on-going supervision and/or evaluation of Medical Office Assistants (MA)
• Maintains patient safety and infection control guidelines; follows established infection control protocols
• Maintains data relative to Quarterly and Yearly Reports to the NYS DOH
• Follows corporate and hospital regulations, policies and procedures
• Fosters good customer service in daily activities and addresses patients, parents, and school personnel in a courteous and respectful manner
• Maintains a professional working relationship with other health care professionals
• Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner; supervises maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate action to eliminate hazards and prevent reoccurrences
• Must be knowledgeable of Gotham Health mission/vision and uphold the mission in demonstrating the commitment to provide safe, high quality care to its patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Evenings, weekends and rotating shifts may be required
• May support multiple sites, as needed
• All duties to be performed on-premises

Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and 2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and 3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). Additional Qualifications Board certification REQUIRED Department Preferences QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S): Evidence of current CPR with AED certification; (with) ACLS and PALS certification preferred but not required EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Master of Nursing from an accredited institution
• Holds a license in the State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Current certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in specific field of practice issued by the New York State Department of Education.
• Holds a valid controlled substance registration certificate (DEA Registration).

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Is qualified by experience and proof of demonstrated competency

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED: Medical devices used in the course of caring for patients (glucometer, blood pressure machine, etc.) COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-3 years of experience as a practicing FNP
• Effective interpersonal skills, excellent customer service-oriented behavior/attitude
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English and a second language preferred Demonstrated expertise in the desired field - Pediatrics/Adolescent Medicine
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources, ability to facilitate appropriate referral, assist families to understand and negotiate community resources

Benefits In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively-Bargained Agreement: •An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below: oBachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900 oMasters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200 oDoctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500 •An annual certification differential of $1,878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed. •An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

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