Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care/ Behavioral Health)
Company: NYC Health + Hospitals
Location: New York
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
Marketing StatementWoodhull 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 personsJob DescriptionAREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIESMedical Primary
CareSummary Of Duties And ResponsibilitiesPURPOSE 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 leadershipMinimum 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" buttonNYC 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 (Primary Care/ Behavioral Health), Healthcare , New York, New York
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