Nurse Practitioner

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Job Description

SUMMARYOFESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs history and physical examinations on patients as directed by Physician, establishing the diagnosis, ordering of appropriate laboratory and other ancillary testing services and records findings
• Reviews patients' records.
• Administers injections, Suture wounds and wound care.
• Makes complete chart entries on all patient transactions following CPT and ICD-10 coding guidelines as established by the AMA on the same day patient is seen.
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances following State of New York legal guidelines and recording same in-patient record.
• Provides counseling and instruction and education to patients.
• Assists physician by dictating patient progress notes, discharge summaries, etc. as directed by Physician.
• Triages patient phone calls, provides consultation and follows up as necessary and documents all conversations for the patient's chart on the same day as call was received.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Assists in setting up OR room, positioning of patients. Assist with surgical procedure and postoperative care as directed by Physician.
• Assist with inpatient daily rounding as directed.
• Performs on-call responsibilities as directed by Physician.
• Performs emergency room duties as directed by Physician.

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.

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:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
• Doctorate 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.

For NP (PC/BH) ONLY: An annual assignment differential ranging from $10,000 up to $25,000 if assigned to a Behavioral Health department AND regularly working evenings/nights

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" 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