Nurse Practitioner (PC), Correctional Health Services, (8a-4:30p, Tues-Sat), OTxHU-Bellevue
Company: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: New York
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
Marketing StatementNew York City Health and Hospitals
CorporationOutposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)Since
2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct
provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply
committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the
NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the City's
efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical
services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; pharmacy
services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision
care; discharge planning; and reentry support.Given the high
visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber
health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our
Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three
NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a
pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality
clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health
conditions. OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between
care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with
admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a
patient's clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care
providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will
provide security and custody management.The OTxHU at NYC Health +
Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique,
groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as
early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be
part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of
the City's most marginalized, vulnerable people.
- To help support continuity of operations and care, staff
selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS
locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most
qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given
to equally qualified, internal candidates.Job DescriptionPosition
OverviewUnder supervision of the Site Medical Director, the Nurse
Practitioner will provide comprehensive, compassionate, and
thoughtful care to patients with complex chronic disease in the New
York City jail system, under the supervision of physician
leadership. The Nurse Practitioner will provide general primary
care including conducting histories and physicals, diagnosing and
treating acute and chronic illnesses, and evaluating the need for
consult services. The Nurse Practitioner will participate in an
interdisciplinary team under supervision of a Site Medical Director
for patients who have chronic medical conditions or physical
disabilities who do not require acute inpatient
admission.Responsibilities Include
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses. Evaluate the
need for consult services and submit the prioritized consult when
indicated.
- Complete comprehensive histories and physicals on all new
admissions including documentation of problem list, diagnosis,
orders (e.g. labs, imaging and referrals) and ordering appropriate
medications where applicable.
- Evaluate patients requesting sick call, schedule follow-ups and
update medication orders. Update problem lists and reconcile
patient orders at all visits.
- Implement plans for patientcare utilizing protocols approved by
the Medical Director and/or treatment plans reflecting the current
standard of care.
- Request radiology exams, lab tests, EKGs when clinically
indicated and interpret these results based on clinical findings
and in consultation with supervisors where appropriate.
- Review all specialty consults and hospital returns to ensure
that the standard of care is met and recommendations of the
consultant are implemented.
- Perform chart reviews and summaries for patients transferring
facilities including updating problem lists, rewriting medication
orders, and reconciling orders and consults as needed.
- Generate special needs referrals and documentation as needed
(for patients with (disabilities, dietary restrictions, heat
sensitivity, or other relevant flags).
- Teach patients about their medical conditions and treatments;
counsel on risks and benefits of different treatment decisions;
witness, sign, and document patient refusals of care.
- Ensure that all progress notes and orders are signed before the
end of the shift.
- Respond to emergencies in a timely and professional
manner.
- Notify the staff MD and Urgicare about 3 hour runs and EMS
activation.
- Complete special housing rounds when assigned.
- Be familiar with quality of care and population health
indicators. Take appropriate action to meet or exceed
standards.
- Maintain clinical competency by participating in all CME and
CHS training and in-service requirements.
- Maintain your schedule as directed with particular attention to
punctuality and timely notification of absences.
- Adhere to policies and procedures of CHS and be familiar with
them by reviewing them as needed.
- Complete tasks as delegated by a Site Medical Director or other
supervising clinical team member.
- Maintain and provide documentation of all required
credentials.
- Maintain professional attitude and appearance.
- Adhere to Occupational Health Services
requirements.Departmental Preferences
- Experience working with patients in a skilled nursing facility
or other residential setting
- Experience working with patients who have serious mental
illness
- Experience working with patients who carry substance use
diagnoses; knowledge of harm reduction approaches to care; and
familiarity with medications to treat opioid use disorder
- Experience leading quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of trauma-informed care
- Skilled in patient-centered shared decision making
- Skilled in communicating risks and benefits of clinical
interventions and assessing capacity to make informed
decisions.
- Active BLS and ACLS certifications
- Infection Control Certification
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to
work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, as well as
with NYC DOC staff
- Flexible dispositionMinimum 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 PreferencesHow To
ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by
clicking the "Apply for Job" button or mail your resume, noting the
above Job ID #, to:NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health
ServicesTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources Department55 Water
Street, 18th FloorNew York, NY 10041Attn: Talent AcquisitionIf
applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file
attachment with your uploaded resume.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
Keywords: NYC Health + Hospitals, New York , Nurse Practitioner (PC), Correctional Health Services, (8a-4:30p, Tues-Sat), OTxHU-Bellevue, Healthcare , New York, New York
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