Job DescriptionMarketing StatementSince 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.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.Job DescriptionPurpose: Under the general administration of the Chief Medical Officer & Chief Growth Officer, collaborates with and is accountable to the 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, implementation and evaluation of primary health care as well as management of and referral follow-up of identified care gaps; Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate primary health needs and addressed urgent/emergent health needs for Ambulatory Care practices at both South Brooklyn Health & Ida G Israel.Specific Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe Nurse Practitioner is charged with and responsible for:
- Perform History & Physical examinations
- Order routine diagnostic testing, e.g., laboratory, radiologic, etc.
- Ongoing medical documentation in the medical record, e.g., progress note, etc.
- Refer for appropriate consultation (s).
- Address identified patient care gaps and refer to additional imaging or specialty care as needed.
- Order medications and write prescriptions subject to Section 6902 (3) (b) of the New York State Education Law.
- Perform minor procedures and diagnostic testing, e.g., EKG, IV, phlebotomy, injections, NG tube, urinary catheterization, suturing, cultures, etc.
- Education and counseling of patients and families.
- Perform more advanced procedures and ACLS with documentation of appropriate training and documentation of competency.
- Medication refills
- Other duties as required within the scope of practice
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
- Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Department PreferencesKnowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development.
- Effective communication skills, oral and written
- Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationship with patients and coworkers
How To ApplyIf 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