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Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner (Weekends Only)

Reports to: Chief of Pediatrics, Queens

136-26 37th Avenue

Queens, New York, 11354

United States

The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, an award-winning federally qualified community health center, is seeking Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners for weekend-only part-time coverage. We are looking for team-oriented individuals interested in delivering high quality primary care in a community health setting. Our collegial outpatient-only practice offers strong ancillary support, including nursing support, referral coordinators, health educators, on-site mental health services, and social workers.

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 patient's insurance plans

+ Advocate for patient in arrangement of medically necessary services

+ Communicate with community's 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

+ 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 Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner

+ Specialty Certification preferred

+ Bilingual in English/Mandarin-Chinese or English/Spanish required

Compensation & Benefits :

+ Salary: $65 - $75 per hour

+ Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA

+ 403(b) retirement savings plan

+ NYS Paid Sick Leave

+ Employee Discount Programs

+ The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program