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Mitchell Martin;Mitchell Martin, Inc.

Nurse Practitioner

Mitchell Martin;Mitchell Martin, Inc., Queens, New York, United States,


Our client, Founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy and established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program., other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs is looking for an Nurse Practitioner

Type : Full-TimeShifts : Mon- Friday, No weekendsLocation:

Queens, NY

SUMMARY OF POSITION:The Family or Adult nurse practitioner is responsible for on-site medical care to the participants in the Mocj transitional for individuals who are released from incarceration.This role will also require leadership duties involving clinical protocols, testing, vaccination, education, and communication with HW leadership and other agencies including MOCJ, and other duties as needed in collaboration with the Medical DirectorThe NP will perform a medical assessment of all new admissions and provide comprehensive medical evaluation to patients who present for routine, preventative, acute, and chronic disease care at the site.The NP will coordinate all of the services necessary for health promotion, maintenance, rehabilitation, and the prevention of disease and disability.The provider will work closely with and provide guidance when necessary to the nurse supervisors, as well as other nurses, medical assistants, social workers, case managers, and site directors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Creates clinical protocols in collaboration with the Medical DirectorSupervises nurses and medical assistants, in collaboration with the Director of NursingOptimizes clinical workflows and troubleshoots problems, in collaboration with the Medical Director and the Director of Clinical OperationsCommunicates with leadership from HW as well as with other agencies including DHS, as coordinated by the Medical DirectorProvides clinical teaching to staffPerforms duties with professionalism and compassion using an evidence-based and harm reduction approachProvides direct patient care: assesses and interprets medical and psychosocial histories; performs physical examinations (including gynecological and breast examination as appropriate); identifies problems; formulates a plan of treatment; provides education and referral (as indicated); and evaluates the effectiveness of the interventions prescribedConsults with or refers clients with abnormal conditions or other medical, psychological or social problems to the collaborating physician or other appropriate referral course when indicatedPerforms or orders laboratory tests and interprets the results as part of health management. Reports communicable diseases in a timely manner to the appropriate Health Department as per health center protocolOrders medicationsFollows established treatment guidelines as indicated by Health Center protocolsConducts health teaching and counseling during the medical encounter, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment optionsCover for other NPs who are unavailable (PTO, illness, etc.) whenever possibleShare call on a rotating basis with other NPsCompletes the client's clinical record documentation in a timely manner specific to the applicable policies and procedures of the health centerUnderstands the medical emergency procedures and is familiar with the location of the emergency kit/supplies in all clinic settingsLeads the quality improvement/assurance activitiesParticipates in continuing medical education activities to enhance professionalism and to ensure quality of careProvides on-call coverage as scheduled.Works collaboratively with all members of the health center to build a supportive team.Applies infection control measures according to Health Center Policies and Procedures.Maintains professionalism and adheres to client confidentiality.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALFICATIONS:2 to 4 years of experience as a Nurse practitionerExperience and knowledge of managing clients with substance abuse preferred.Licensed to practice as a NYS Nurse Practitioner.Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.Previous experience with an electronic health record, preferredVisual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and perform medical procedures as indicatedAuditory acuity to handle phone calls and interact extensively with patientsMaintains CMEs/CEUs required for licensureMaintains CPR certificationsMaintains Infection Control certification.Maintains DEA registration.Certified by ANCC or AANPBilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not require

Please email:

andrea.carrasco@hcmmi.com

Salary:

$140k#LI-AC4