Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) – Queens

Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) – Queens

Reports to: Chief of Pediatrics, Queens

136-26 37th Avenue

Flushing, New York, 11354

United States

The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, an award-winning federally qualified community health center is seeking a part-time Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner to join our practice. 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.

We do not require hospital rounding. Call is limited to telephone only. We also provide opportunities for teaching, research, and community outreach.

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 communitys 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

Able to work 3 days per week including weekends

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/English or English/Spanish required

Compensation & Benefits :

Part-Time Salary: $65 – $75 per hour with p roductivity-based incentive pay

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

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing medical education time and allowance

National Health Services Corps loan repayment program available, and

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