NY1522124

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Vocational Degree

Not Specified

$142975.00 yearly

Full Time Regular

Not Specified

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 patient care 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. 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 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 disposition 1. 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 2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and 3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). How To Apply If 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 Services Talent Acquisition Human Resources Department 55 Water Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10041 Attn: Talent Acquisition If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.