NYC Health + Hospitals
Nurse Practitioner (PC), Correctional Health Services
NYC Health + Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city\'s five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is a leading correctional health care system in quality of care and innovations, from pre-arraignment through compassionate release.
Work Shifts
Time: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Locations: Various locations at Rikers Island
Duties & Responsibilities Rikers Island Nurse Practitioner
Step into a pivotal role within one of the nation\'s largest jail systems, handling approximately 40,000 admissions each year and an average daily population of 6,500 patients. The Correctional Health Services (CHS) is part of NYC Health and Hospitals and focuses on outstanding medical and mental health care in correctional medicine with a population health approach. CHS conducts comprehensive health assessments at admission, implements rigorous screenings, and provides prompt treatments for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases, and TB. The team prioritizes chronic disease management and equity in access to care, and CHS collaborates with the public hospital system to advance clinical care and ongoing staff development.
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Site Medical Director, Nurse Practitioners will deliver comprehensive, compassionate care to patients with complex chronic diseases within the New York City jail system. This role involves collaboration with physician leadership to provide general primary care, including detailed histories and physical exams, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, and assessing the need for consultative services. The Nurse Practitioner will work as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on patients with chronic medical conditions or physical disabilities who do not require acute inpatient admission.
Responsibilities include: (Detailed Task)
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 lists, diagnoses, orders (labs, imaging, referrals), and ordering appropriate medications where applicable.
Evaluate patients requesting sick calls, schedule follow-ups, and update medication orders. Update problem lists and reconcile patient orders at all visits.
Implement plans for patient care utilizing protocols approved by the Medical Director and/or treatment plans reflecting current standard of care.
Request radiology exams, lab tests, EKGs when clinically indicated and interpret results in consultation with supervisors where appropriate.
Review all specialty consults and hospital returns to ensure standard of care is met and recommendations are implemented.
Perform chart reviews and summaries for patients transferring facilities, updating problem lists, rewriting medication orders, and reconciling orders and consults as needed.
Generate special needs referrals and documentation as needed (e.g., 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 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 and take action to meet or exceed standards.
Maintain clinical competency by participating in CME and CHS training and in-service requirements.
Maintain schedule as directed with punctuality and timely notification of absences.
Adhere to CHS policies and procedures and review 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (NYSED).
Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED.
Valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Department Preferences
Strongly prefer National Board Certification in Family Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) by ANCC.
Two clinical years of experience as a Family Health Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Additional Salary Compensation Departmental Preference : Strongly prefer National Board Certification in the specialty in which you are assigned.
In addition to base compensation, you may receive the following based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement:
Annual education differential for degrees in nursing or allied health: BSN/BA = $900; MSN/MA = $1,200; Doctorate (DNP/PhD) = $2,500
Annual certification differential of $1,878 for nationally recognized certifications
Annual nursing experience differential from $1,097 to $9,100 for up to 10 years of outside NP experience
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Paid Holidays and Vacation per collective bargaining contracts
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
College Savings Program
Union Benefits for eligible titles
Multiple employee discount programs
Commuter Benefits Programs
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Work Shifts
Time: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Locations: Various locations at Rikers Island
Duties & Responsibilities Rikers Island Nurse Practitioner
Step into a pivotal role within one of the nation\'s largest jail systems, handling approximately 40,000 admissions each year and an average daily population of 6,500 patients. The Correctional Health Services (CHS) is part of NYC Health and Hospitals and focuses on outstanding medical and mental health care in correctional medicine with a population health approach. CHS conducts comprehensive health assessments at admission, implements rigorous screenings, and provides prompt treatments for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases, and TB. The team prioritizes chronic disease management and equity in access to care, and CHS collaborates with the public hospital system to advance clinical care and ongoing staff development.
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Site Medical Director, Nurse Practitioners will deliver comprehensive, compassionate care to patients with complex chronic diseases within the New York City jail system. This role involves collaboration with physician leadership to provide general primary care, including detailed histories and physical exams, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, and assessing the need for consultative services. The Nurse Practitioner will work as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on patients with chronic medical conditions or physical disabilities who do not require acute inpatient admission.
Responsibilities include: (Detailed Task)
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 lists, diagnoses, orders (labs, imaging, referrals), and ordering appropriate medications where applicable.
Evaluate patients requesting sick calls, schedule follow-ups, and update medication orders. Update problem lists and reconcile patient orders at all visits.
Implement plans for patient care utilizing protocols approved by the Medical Director and/or treatment plans reflecting current standard of care.
Request radiology exams, lab tests, EKGs when clinically indicated and interpret results in consultation with supervisors where appropriate.
Review all specialty consults and hospital returns to ensure standard of care is met and recommendations are implemented.
Perform chart reviews and summaries for patients transferring facilities, updating problem lists, rewriting medication orders, and reconciling orders and consults as needed.
Generate special needs referrals and documentation as needed (e.g., 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 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 and take action to meet or exceed standards.
Maintain clinical competency by participating in CME and CHS training and in-service requirements.
Maintain schedule as directed with punctuality and timely notification of absences.
Adhere to CHS policies and procedures and review 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (NYSED).
Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED.
Valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Department Preferences
Strongly prefer National Board Certification in Family Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) by ANCC.
Two clinical years of experience as a Family Health Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Additional Salary Compensation Departmental Preference : Strongly prefer National Board Certification in the specialty in which you are assigned.
In addition to base compensation, you may receive the following based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement:
Annual education differential for degrees in nursing or allied health: BSN/BA = $900; MSN/MA = $1,200; Doctorate (DNP/PhD) = $2,500
Annual certification differential of $1,878 for nationally recognized certifications
Annual nursing experience differential from $1,097 to $9,100 for up to 10 years of outside NP experience
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Paid Holidays and Vacation per collective bargaining contracts
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
College Savings Program
Union Benefits for eligible titles
Multiple employee discount programs
Commuter Benefits Programs
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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