Nurse Practitioner (Ob/Gyn Department)

Responsibilities

• Involve with direct patient physical assessment, education, and health planning
• Maintain continuity of care by regular patient follow-up
• Assist in the coordination of services with other disciplines and patients' insurance plans
• Advocate for patient in arrangement of medically necessary services
• Communicate with community resources to ascertain adequate assistance for patients in need
• Refer patients to specialty services when necessary
• Consult with collaborating physician and other members of the health care team to establish plan of care
• Participate in quality assurance process to assure optimal care delivery
• Provide comprehensive case management services that include emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
• Monitor patient outcome in accordance to the practice protocols
• Collaborate with staff nurses and nursing administrators with assessment and clinical decision in patient care planning
• Act as a resource person for the nursing staff
• Conduct education in service on practice issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated from approved Nurse Practitioner Program
• Licensed as Nurse Practitioner in New York State
• Basic CPR (BCLS) certification required
• At least 3 years of clinical experience as a primary care Nurse Practitioner
• Board/Specialty Certification preferred
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese required

Benefits

• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA
• Medical insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
• Paid time off (6 weeks)
• Continuing medical education time and allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• National Health Services Corps loan repayment program available, and
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program