Nurse Practitioner (PC/BH)

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Primary Care Medicine, this position encompasses professional, supervisory and administrative activities of various degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment, and degrees of latitude for complexity and responsibility in providing primary care medicine in collaboration with a board-certified physician an in accordance with written Nurse practitioner protocols approved by NYS and institution's Medical Board.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Management

• Provides a comprehensive history by assessing the physical and psychosocial health status of a patient by interviewing the individual, the family, and/or significant others.
• Performs an appropriate systematic physical exam.
• Requests appropriate laboratory test, screening assessments, x-rays, etc. within established protocols.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings, and seeks appropriate consultation.
• Evaluates the findings and seeks appropriate consultation.
• Evaluates the findings of the health assessment and makes prospective decisions about treatment, within established protocols.
• Records and maintains a complete and organized system of patient progress notes of care, rendered, outcomes, and plans for future care and therapy appropriate to the patients' needs.
• Determines the need for and has knowledge of community resources appropriate for the patient (i.e. home care, day programs, W.I.C., meals on wheels, etc.).
• Coordinates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to determine, evaluate and alter health goals.
• Provides information to patients, their families, and/or significant others relating to the implication of health status, treatment and progress.
• Counsels, guides and provides health education to patient, family and/or significant others in order to develop favorable attitudes towards health care and maintenance, and to encourage practices that promote health and well-being.
• Develops a health care plan with the patient, family and/or significant others utilizing available resources.
• Consults with physician, as appropriate.
• Performs procedures consistent with clinical privileges, in accordance with established practice.
• Shows sensitivity to the needs of the patients, families, and/or significant others.
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Responsible for screening and management of chronic conditions within scope of practice.
• Refers appropriate to specialty services for coordination of care.

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).

Department Preferences

Departmental Preference: Strongly prefer National Board Certification in specialty in which you are assigned.

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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