Nurse Practitioner (Health Equity for Adolescents in the Legal System Program)

About the role

Kings County Hospital Center is a leading healthcare facility providing comprehensive medical services to young people in city custody. Founded in 1831, it continues to serve everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Grant Funded

This position is grant-funded.

Work Shifts

3:00 P.M – 11:00 P.M (Alternating Work Schedule)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to ACS adolescents keeping safety & security measures paramount.
• Take relevant patient history.
• Identify patient needs and make diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using diagnostic data.
• Perform complete well-care examinations including physical examinations.
• Perform complete gynecological histories and physical examinations as indicated.
• Write prescriptions and inform patients about medications prescribed; garner parent/guardian consents when needed.
• Complete medical forms and documentation related to patient care.
• Make and track all referrals to other agencies and providers, with follow-up care provided.
• Absorb phlebotomy, as needed, to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Administer immunizations as needed.
• Distribute medication to patients.
• Review all pertinent laboratory results and make appropriate treatment decisions based on these data.
• Complete Court Orders and all other ACS mandated paperwork.
• Work collaboratively with physician and specialists for consultation and referral purposes.
• Evaluate and treat ACS employees [ONLY on an emergent basis].
• Administer vaccinations to H+H/ACS employees based on protocol.
• Cook up organization of prescription medications involving ordering refills for secure and non-secure detainees, discarding medications that are discontinued and preparing medications for NSD.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines provided by the Medical Director.
• Meet with designated supervising physician on a regular and predetermined basis, in order to receive recommendations and collaborate towards delivering quality health care to patients, based on accepted standards of-care.
• Participate in Peer Review process, as defined by NYC H+H.
• Encourage health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance; provide health education on topics including but not limited to preventive medicine and counseling on chronic diseases, as well as parenting, prenatal, nutrition, family-planning, medication usage, and stress management.
• Provide patient advocacy, as appropriate for the site.
• Participate in patient outreach, as appropriate for the site.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum 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).
• A current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED.
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Department Preferences

Experience caring for young adults and pediatric patients preferred.

Additional Salary Compensation

• An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below:
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
• Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500
• An annual certification differential of $1,878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed.
• An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9,100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs