Nurse Practitioner

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • $105k - $115k / year • 11h ago

The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, an award-winning federally qualified community health center, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for full-time coverage. We are looking for team-oriented individuals interested in delivering high quality primary care in a community health setting. Our collegial outpatient-only practice offers strong ancillary support, including nursing support, referral coordinators, health educators, on-site mental health services, and social workers.

Responsibilities:

Involve with direct patient physical assessment, education, and health planning
Maintain continuity of care by regular patient follow-up
Assist in the coordination of services with other disciplines and patients' insurance plans
Advocate for patient in arrangement of medically necessary services
Communicate with community resources to ascertain adequate assistance for patients in need
Refer patients to specialty services when necessary
Consult with collaborating physician and other members of the health care team to establish plan of care
Participate in quality assurance process to assure optimal care delivery
Provide comprehensive case management services that include emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
Monitor patient outcome in accordance to the practice protocols
Collaborate with staff nurses and nursing administrators with assessment and clinical decision in patient care planning
Act as a resource person for the nursing staff
Conduct education in service on practice issues
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduated from approved Nurse Practitioner Program
Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in New York State
Basic CPR (BCLS) certification required
At least 3 years of clinical experience as a primary care Nurse Practitioner
Board/Specialty Certification preferred
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese required

Benefits:

Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA
Medical insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
Paid time off (6 weeks)
Continuing medical education time and allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
National Health Services Corps loan repayment program available, and
The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program