Nurse Practitioner, Correctional Health Services
Company: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Service
Location: New York
Posted on: March 14, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary of position: (Position Description)The Division of
Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health +
Hospitals (H + H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care,
mental health care and discharge planning in the jail system. CHS
is a national leader in the delivery of healthcare to the
criminal-justice involved population and aspires to the highest
standards of care, with the goal of meeting or exceeding what is
available in the community. CHS care includes a comprehensive
history and physical at the point of admission, robust screening
efforts (HIV, hepatitis C, STDs, TB, etc.) and the management of
chronic and acute illness. CHS views incarceration as a crucial
opportunity to provide care to an underserved population and
improve the population health of the communities to which our
patients return. CHS is committed to continuously improving the
delivery of care in the security setting, using the system-wide
Electronic Health Record as a tool to promote patient safety and
population health. CHS has contributed to the literature on medical
care in the jail as well as public health concerns related to
incarceration and seeks to build on a reputation as a national
leader, now integrated into the larger H + H care delivery network.
CHS seeks to promote an academic practice environment with ample
opportunities for continuous education, clear pathways for career
growth and engagement of front-line staff in the ongoing process of
improving clinical care.Preferred Skills:
Keywords: NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Service, New York , Nurse Practitioner, Correctional Health Services, Healthcare , New York, New York
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