Nurse Practitioner for the World Trade Center Health Program-Commack/Westbury

Stony Brook WTC Health Program offers comprehensive, integrative healthcare of 9/11-related illnesses for WTC disaster responders. Integral to our mission of patient-centered care is an enduring support community, advocacy for our 9/11 responders, and cutting-edge research efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing. In lieu of a Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher), the combination of the Nurse Practitioner course completion and certification as a Nurse Practitioner may be considered.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in general internal medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNP (or foreign equivalent).
• One (1) year of full-time Clinical experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine and/or Emergency Medicine as a Nurse Practitioner.
• One (1) year of Clinical experience in an Outpatient Program and/or providing psychiatric services in a primary care setting.
• Experience working with patients that have mood and anxiety disorders including PTSD and cognitive impairments.
• Knowledge of WTC Health Program and its processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring examinations for the WTC Monitoring Program patients under the supervision of the Associate Medical Director or designee.
• Provide treatment to WTC Program patients for WTC covered conditions including but not limited to aerodigestive diseases and psychological and social problems.
• Actively participate in our Collaborative Care Model of healthcare delivery.
• Make referrals as appropriate to other healthcare providers and/or consult with physicians for further definitive therapy.
• Perform necessary administrative duties associated with the WTC program including but not limited to completing final letters, Worker’s Compensation, SSI (supplemental security income), LODI (line of duty injury), attorney-requested forms, letters, as well as certification for WTC-related illnesses, which is required of member services.
• Work with Cerner electronic medical records system for all patients charting documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes

The incumbent must be willing to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional evenings and Saturdays will be required.

Pay

$128,000-$140,000

Schedule

Full-time