Nurse Practitioner (PC)
Apply NowCompany: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
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
NYC Health + Hospitals Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) provide Primary Care services to patients from infancy through age 21 years. This includes diagnosing and treating common Pediatric conditions, educating patients in developing skills and knowledge to control chronic illness, promoting preventive health through lifestyle modification and recommending preventive services. PNPs order and review diagnostic tests and ensure access to timely and appropriate levels of care (e.g. same day appointments). PNPs coordinate patients' care across various locations of service (e.g. emergency, primary, specialty, dental, mental health, substance use, inpatient and at home care). The focus of this role is supporting Primary Care Providers (PCPs) by providing timely access for empaneled patients of the PCPs (e.g. sick visits and same-day appointments).
Under the general administration of the Division Chief, collaborates with and is accountable to the Attendings/Physician for health care assessment. Identifies, diagnoses and treats human responses for actual or potential health care problems for individuals and families. Provides such services as case-finding, health counseling, planning, implementation and evaluation of mental health care; provision of care supportive to or restorative to life and well-being; and the selection of performance of those therapeutic measures essential to effective management of the nursing regimen and the execution of any prescribed medical regimen as prescribed by a licensed Physician or otherwise legally authorized Physician.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
Promotes preventative health through lifestyle modifications and recommended preventive services
Assesses and treats chronic illnesses according to established standards of care
Formulates and coordinates a plan of care management for patients 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
Maintains patient safety and infection control guidelines; follows established infection control protocols
Follows corporate and hospital regulations, policies and procedures
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
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and
2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New York State Department of Education
(NYSED); and
3. A current certification issued by the State Education Department to prescribe medication.
For Assignment to Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care/Behavioral Health)
1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Nurse Practitioner, must be assigned to a Primary Care or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health setting
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
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
NYC Health + Hospitals Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) provide Primary Care services to patients from infancy through age 21 years. This includes diagnosing and treating common Pediatric conditions, educating patients in developing skills and knowledge to control chronic illness, promoting preventive health through lifestyle modification and recommending preventive services. PNPs order and review diagnostic tests and ensure access to timely and appropriate levels of care (e.g. same day appointments). PNPs coordinate patients' care across various locations of service (e.g. emergency, primary, specialty, dental, mental health, substance use, inpatient and at home care). The focus of this role is supporting Primary Care Providers (PCPs) by providing timely access for empaneled patients of the PCPs (e.g. sick visits and same-day appointments).
Under the general administration of the Division Chief, collaborates with and is accountable to the Attendings/Physician for health care assessment. Identifies, diagnoses and treats human responses for actual or potential health care problems for individuals and families. Provides such services as case-finding, health counseling, planning, implementation and evaluation of mental health care; provision of care supportive to or restorative to life and well-being; and the selection of performance of those therapeutic measures essential to effective management of the nursing regimen and the execution of any prescribed medical regimen as prescribed by a licensed Physician or otherwise legally authorized Physician.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
Promotes preventative health through lifestyle modifications and recommended preventive services
Assesses and treats chronic illnesses according to established standards of care
Formulates and coordinates a plan of care management for patients 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
Maintains patient safety and infection control guidelines; follows established infection control protocols
Follows corporate and hospital regulations, policies and procedures
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
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and
2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New York State Department of Education
(NYSED); and
3. A current certification issued by the State Education Department to prescribe medication.
For Assignment to Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care/Behavioral Health)
1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Nurse Practitioner, must be assigned to a Primary Care or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health setting
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