NYC Health + Hospitals
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
NYC Health + Hospitals, New York, New York, United States,
Marketing Statement
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patients opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every persons right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will function as an independent provider, and support Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in the care of a continuity panel of the PCPs patients with an emphasis on health care maintenance and completion of prior authorization requests.
Areas Of Responsibilities
Health Care Maintenance: Counsel and advise patients, order, and facilitate health care maintenance tests, including but not limited to age-appropriate cancer screenings and immunizations.Provide Medical Services: Deliver medical services within the scope of approved privileges, including but not limited to:Eliciting a detailed and accurate history and performing an appropriate physical examination;Reviewing all pertinent EHR data;Developing assessments and therapeutic plans, and reviewing ongoing patient care;Initiating consultations and referrals;Instructing and counseling patients, families, and significant others about preventative care, medical problems, treatments, medications, and other primary care issues using, as appropriate, motivational interviewing skills;Counseling and guiding patients/families to develop favorable attitudes toward healthcare, healthcare maintenance, and encourage practices that promote health and well-being.Assist in medically-based patient communication, via MyChart, telephone, or in-person, as needed including but not limited to, answering patient medical advice questions and following-up results with patients of the PCP.Deliver Superior Customer Service: Provide compassionate care for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.Complete Prior Authorizations: Process prior authorizations for medications, imaging studies, durable medical equipment and other items at the direction of the PCP.Collaborate Effectively: Consistently work well with team members, contribute a positive attitude, and support a collaborative work environment to drive collective success.Document Patient Contact: Record all patient interactions in the EHR in a timely manner.Communicate with Collaborating Provider(s): Advise collaborating providers of emergent and non-emergent situations that may require follow-up.Participate in Orientation and Skills Development: Engage in departmental and/or divisional orientation and the skills development of new staff as required at NYC Health + Hospitals.Perform Technical Skills: Demonstrate a thorough understanding and execution of technical skills appropriate to the diagnosis and treatment of disease within established protocols.Maintain Performance Standards: Demonstrate a consistent level of performance and productivity.Follow Policies and Protocols: Adhere to NYC Health + Hospitals and facility-specific policies and protocols (including but not limited to policies on clinical workflows and human resources).Meet Compliance Standards: Fulfill all compliance standards and requirements (including but not limited to annual physical assessments, fraud and HIPAA training, other required training, and fire drill participation).Maintain Credentials: Ensure that credentials are kept current.Participate in Meetings: Engage in departmental meetings, team meetings, interdisciplinary or community committees, as well as Peer Review and Performance Improvement meetings and activities as required.Other Duties: Perform other duties as needed.
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); andCurrent certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; andHolds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Department Preferences
Qualifications For The Job
NP Training
Certification(s)/License(s)
DEA, New York State License
Educational Level
Graduate Education
Knowledgeable In
Adult Primary Care
Equipment/Machines Operated
Computer
COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED
Epic
Microsoft Suite
How To Apply
If 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 weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patients opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every persons right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will function as an independent provider, and support Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in the care of a continuity panel of the PCPs patients with an emphasis on health care maintenance and completion of prior authorization requests.
Areas Of Responsibilities
Health Care Maintenance: Counsel and advise patients, order, and facilitate health care maintenance tests, including but not limited to age-appropriate cancer screenings and immunizations.Provide Medical Services: Deliver medical services within the scope of approved privileges, including but not limited to:Eliciting a detailed and accurate history and performing an appropriate physical examination;Reviewing all pertinent EHR data;Developing assessments and therapeutic plans, and reviewing ongoing patient care;Initiating consultations and referrals;Instructing and counseling patients, families, and significant others about preventative care, medical problems, treatments, medications, and other primary care issues using, as appropriate, motivational interviewing skills;Counseling and guiding patients/families to develop favorable attitudes toward healthcare, healthcare maintenance, and encourage practices that promote health and well-being.Assist in medically-based patient communication, via MyChart, telephone, or in-person, as needed including but not limited to, answering patient medical advice questions and following-up results with patients of the PCP.Deliver Superior Customer Service: Provide compassionate care for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.Complete Prior Authorizations: Process prior authorizations for medications, imaging studies, durable medical equipment and other items at the direction of the PCP.Collaborate Effectively: Consistently work well with team members, contribute a positive attitude, and support a collaborative work environment to drive collective success.Document Patient Contact: Record all patient interactions in the EHR in a timely manner.Communicate with Collaborating Provider(s): Advise collaborating providers of emergent and non-emergent situations that may require follow-up.Participate in Orientation and Skills Development: Engage in departmental and/or divisional orientation and the skills development of new staff as required at NYC Health + Hospitals.Perform Technical Skills: Demonstrate a thorough understanding and execution of technical skills appropriate to the diagnosis and treatment of disease within established protocols.Maintain Performance Standards: Demonstrate a consistent level of performance and productivity.Follow Policies and Protocols: Adhere to NYC Health + Hospitals and facility-specific policies and protocols (including but not limited to policies on clinical workflows and human resources).Meet Compliance Standards: Fulfill all compliance standards and requirements (including but not limited to annual physical assessments, fraud and HIPAA training, other required training, and fire drill participation).Maintain Credentials: Ensure that credentials are kept current.Participate in Meetings: Engage in departmental meetings, team meetings, interdisciplinary or community committees, as well as Peer Review and Performance Improvement meetings and activities as required.Other Duties: Perform other duties as needed.
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); andCurrent certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; andHolds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Department Preferences
Qualifications For The Job
NP Training
Certification(s)/License(s)
DEA, New York State License
Educational Level
Graduate Education
Knowledgeable In
Adult Primary Care
Equipment/Machines Operated
Computer
COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED
Epic
Microsoft Suite
How To Apply
If 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 weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs