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