Nurse Practitioner

Betances Health Center - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Nurse Practitioner will work under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director and/or designated Physician. This role involves providing direct patient care to Betances patients, adhering to documentation and quality standards set by New York State, and maintaining relationships with back-up hospitals and their professionals. Responsibilities include timely completion of patient care electronic medical records (EMR), ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and x-rays, making diagnoses, and developing treatment plans. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with other healthcare professionals and provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services as delegated by the physician. Maintaining an active license and credentials, fostering a trusting environment among patients and staff, enforcing clinic policies, and participating in outreach activities are also key aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to Betances patients
• Adhere to documentation and quality standards set by New York State and any other standards implemented by the Medical Director
• Maintain an ongoing relationship with back-up hospital and its professionals
• Timely completion of charts, patient care electronic medical record (EMR) including coding and patient forms
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays, and make diagnoses and treatment plan
• Collaborate and receive or provide supervision with other physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician and Medical Assistants and students as assigned by the Medical Director
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by physician
• Maintain active license and credentials
• Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among patients and staff; maintain strict confidentiality concerning all patients and employee information
• Enforce clinic policies and procedures to ensure that the principles of Betances are implemented
• Participate in outreach activities, agency advocacy, and serve on ad hoc committees, as requested by Medical Director or designee
• Perform other duties as assigned by Medical Director or designee

Requirements

• Must be a NYS licensed Nurse Practitioner in good standing with all regulatory agencies
• 2-5 years experience in an ambulatory care setting with diverse population
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a professional manner
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Knowledge of or ability to learn EMR
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, supervise, train and work respectfully as a collaborative member of a team