Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care

Marketing Statement

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.

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

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Medical Primary Care

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Take comprehensive health history.
• Perform physical exam and mental status evaluation.
• May perform pelvic examinations on female patients when indicated.
• Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic illness based on knowledge and clinical guidelines and in collaboration with the attending physician.
• Order, review and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Obtain and/or refer for appropriate consultations.
• Provide counseling.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Plan and order disease prevention and health promotion strategies and testing.
• Perform minor procedures and diagnostic testing, if privileges granted.
• Perform more advanced procedures provided there is documentation of both appropriate training and competency.
• Ongoing medical documentation in the medical record.
• Participates in Departmental Performance Improvement Activities, including peer review.
• Obtain collateral information and refer to appropriate health and service agencies.
• Could perform duties as assigned in Primary Care per departmental designation or need.
• Participate in ongoing professional development in their department and area of work.
• Maintain accurate medical records as specified by clinical departmental leadership
  
  

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); 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 Preferences

How To Apply

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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