Nurse Practitioner (PC)

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health care system in New York is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating patients, managing health issues, and coordinating care. Ideal candidates will have a valid New York State nursing license and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with health care teams to enhance patient outcomes. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment committed to high-quality health services.

Qualifications

• Valid NYSED license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification by NYSED.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive primary care medical and nursing care.
• Manages health problems and coordinates care for various patient populations.
• Develops and evaluates patient plans of care.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnosis and treatment

Communication

Clinical assessment

Education

New York State license as Registered Professional Nurse

Current certification as Nurse Practitioner

Board Certification in Pediatric NP

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

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.

Work Shifts

7:00 A.M – 3:30 P.M
8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M
9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
10:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M

Responsibilities

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).

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, serves as a licensed, independent practitioner responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and managing comprehensive primary care services in a health care setting. Ensures patient and family centered quality care to improve outcomes and patient experience, in accordance with applicable NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides continuous comprehensive primary care medical and nursing care, including preventive and supportive health care services to patients and families.

2. Manages health problems and coordinates health care for various patient populations. Identifies and diagnoses illnesses and physical conditions, and implements therapeutic and corrective measures.

3. Consistent with the established nursing practice, differentiates between normal and abnormal findings in the screening process to detect changes in health status that require physician s intervention.

4. Develops and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations and makes referrals to consulting physicians and/or other health care professionals and community agencies, as necessary.

5. Evaluates and interprets patient data, in order to plan and implement appropriate nursing interventions.

6. Consults with physicians and other health care practitioners in the evaluation of health screening findings to make prospective decisions about treatment that will best support improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.

7. Formulates differential diagnosis and the plan of care based on medical history, physical exams, nursing assessment and other pertinent information. Identifies health and medical risks and needs.

8. Develops, implements, and evaluates patient plan of care. Determines effectiveness and modifies as per clinical standards and practice protocols, where needed, to achieve medical and health goals.

9. Orders, conducts, and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests. Identifies and may prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and therapies.

10. Manages a patient session schedule allowing for both scheduled and non-emergent unscheduled visits; maintains a work schedule that ensures availability and continuity of care; ensures optimal availability and utilization of appropriate resources.

11. Provides education, guidance, and direction to nursing staff and other members of the health care team to ensure quality and safe medical and nursing care is provided.

12. Provides education and counseling to patients and families regarding health status, treatment and progress, medication management, disease prevention and health promotion, records and maintains a system of relevant documentation.

13. Performs other related duties, as directed

Department Preferences

Licensed NYSED Neonatal, Pediatric NP or Licensed NYSED Acute Care NP who graduated from an Acute Care Pediatrics Program and possesses Pediatric NP Board Certification.

Two clinical years' experience as Pediatric or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NP) preferred.

• Provide services to newborns
• Serving as the primary caregiver to newborn infants in the NICU
• Provide Service to the newborns at high-risk deliveries including neonatal resuscitation, stabilization and transport to NICU
• Provide consult to mother with high-risk pregnancy in the delivery room
• Knowlege in: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit delivery of care/ delivery room care of newborn

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

This role is hired through NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the NYC Health + Hospitals career site to complete the application process.

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation, annually serving more than a million New Yorkers in more than 70 patient care locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our mission is to care for all, without exception.