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Marketing StatementNYC 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 patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's 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 DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION:Summary Of Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient management of the child/adolescent and adult. As an independent clinical provider and utilizing the medical team as a resource, the Nurse Practitioner provides expert clinical care to a designated population of patients providing services but not limited to:Virtual intake visits for new patient initiativeConducts history, psychosocial evaluations and physical examinationsAnalyzes laboratory results and follows-up on abnormal valuesAssesses and treats acute illnesses according to established standards of careFollows-up on chronic illnesses and closes Care Gaps As a PCP, has a defined panel of patientsAdministers first-aid when necessary and is part of a facility emergency response teamFormulates a plan of care management for defined panel of patients including other disciplines as required to assist patients to a desired state of wellnessCompletes patient correspondence (i.e. forms or letters)Maintain accuracy and completeness of all patient recordsActively participates in departmental/facility/network in-services, meetings and trainingsActively participates in the Medical Board/Department Committee meetingsParticipates in Quality Improvement activities; develop and implement special projects (e.g. Quality Assurance Studies) Acts as a preceptor for health practitioners in training, including medical students, residents, NPs, and PAsProvides on-going supervision and/or evaluation of Medical Office Assistants (MA)Maintains patient safety and infection control guidelines; follows established infection control protocolsMaintains data relative to Quarterly and Yearly Reports to the NYS DOHFollows corporate and hospital regulations, policies and proceduresFosters good customer service in daily activities and addresses patients, parents, and school personnel in a courteous and respectful mannerMaintains a professional working relationship with other health care professionalsOperates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner; supervises maintenance of equipment and suppliesRecognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate action to eliminate hazards and prevent reoccurrencesMust be knowledgeable of Gotham Health mission/vision and uphold the mission in demonstrating the commitment to provide safe, high quality care to its patients.Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practiceEvenings, weekends and rotating shifts may be requiredMay support multiple sites, as neededAll duties to be performed on-premisesMinimum 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 PreferencesCertification(s)/License(s)QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:Evidence of current CPR with AED certification; (with) ACLS and PALS certification preferred but not requiredEducational LevelGraduate of an accredited school of nursing. Master of Nursing from an accredited institutionHolds a license in the State of New York as a Registered Professional NurseCurrent certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in specific field of practice issued by the New York State Department of Education.Holds a valid controlled substance registration certificate (DEA Registration).KNOWLEDGEABLE INExcellent communication skills, both oral and written.Is qualified by experience and proof of demonstrated competencyEquipment/Machines OperatedMedical devices used in the course of caring for patients (glucometer, blood pressure machine, etc.)COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATEDMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPointRequirements2-3 years of experience as a practicing FNPEffective interpersonal skills, excellent customer service-oriented behavior/attitudeComputer literacyProficiency in English and a second language preferred Demonstrated expertise in the desired field - Pediatrics/Adolescent Medicine Demonstrate knowledge of community resources, ability to facilitate appropriate referral, assist families to understand and negotiate community resourcesHow To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonNYC 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