NYC Health Hospitals
Nurse Practitioner, WTC Environmental Health **Grant Funded** (Multiple Vacancie
NYC Health Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
Empower Every New Yorker - Without Exception - to Live the Healthiest Life Possible
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.
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 Description
Nurse Practitioners will provide medical monitoring and treatment of illnesses that resulted from exposure to the World Trade Center (WTC) on and after 9/11 at the New York City Fire Department's (FDNY) World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) locations. Medical monitoring screening evaluations and track screening outcomes, ensuring that members are provided screening information and given appropriate authorizations for screening evaluations. Obtain medical information and documentation about possible World WTC related cancer conditions and generate appropriate certification of those conditions to submit to federal WTC Program under CDC NIOSH Enable timely certification of medically associated conditions Coordinate WTC health cancer care management for active and retired FDNY WTC exposed members Ensure care coordination to support continuity of quality care Maintain patient/member's WTC records Provide program benefits counseling and coordination of benefits Nurse practitioners assigned to the Cancer Care case management unit will manage cancer treatment plans and provide treatment for World Trade Center (WTC) cancer related certified medical conditions to active and retired FDNY members enrolled in the WTC Health program. The practitioner will prescribe cancer care medications for members with WTC certified medical conditions utilizing an approved pharmaceutical roster 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).
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.
If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.
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
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.
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 Description
Nurse Practitioners will provide medical monitoring and treatment of illnesses that resulted from exposure to the World Trade Center (WTC) on and after 9/11 at the New York City Fire Department's (FDNY) World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) locations. Medical monitoring screening evaluations and track screening outcomes, ensuring that members are provided screening information and given appropriate authorizations for screening evaluations. Obtain medical information and documentation about possible World WTC related cancer conditions and generate appropriate certification of those conditions to submit to federal WTC Program under CDC NIOSH Enable timely certification of medically associated conditions Coordinate WTC health cancer care management for active and retired FDNY WTC exposed members Ensure care coordination to support continuity of quality care Maintain patient/member's WTC records Provide program benefits counseling and coordination of benefits Nurse practitioners assigned to the Cancer Care case management unit will manage cancer treatment plans and provide treatment for World Trade Center (WTC) cancer related certified medical conditions to active and retired FDNY members enrolled in the WTC Health program. The practitioner will prescribe cancer care medications for members with WTC certified medical conditions utilizing an approved pharmaceutical roster 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).
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.
If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.
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