What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner, Correctional Health Services position at NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services?
Summary of position: (Position Description)
The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health Hospitals (H H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care and discharge planning in the jail system. CHS is a national leader in the delivery of healthcare to the criminal-justice involved population and aspires to the highest standards of care, with the goal of meeting or exceeding what is available in the community. CHS care includes a comprehensive history and physical at the point of admission, robust screening efforts (HIV, hepatitis C, STDs, TB, etc.) and the management of chronic and acute illness. CHS views incarceration as a crucial opportunity to provide care to an underserved population and improve the population health of the communities to which our patients return. CHS is committed to continuously improving the delivery of care in the security setting, using the system-wide Electronic Health Record as a tool to promote patient safety and population health. CHS has contributed to the literature on medical care in the jail as well as public health concerns related to incarceration and seeks to build on a reputation as a national leader, now integrated into the larger H H care delivery network. CHS seeks to promote an academic practice environment with ample opportunities for continuous education, clear pathways for career growth and engagement of front-line staff in the ongoing process of improving clinical care.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification to practice in New York State
- Registration to practice in New York State
- ACLS Certification (training available) and Infection Control Certification
- Current Federal DEA License
Detailed Tasks:
Staff nurse practitioners provide primary care to patients in jail-based clinics, perform intake evaluation and treatment and provide emergency care with the support of Emergency Medicine physicians.
The healthcare system is a single-payer system that requires no nurse practitioner time dedicated to billing. No administrative work is expected outside of work hours, promoting career/life balance.
Nurse practitioners work as part of a care delivery team with strong administrative support staff, integrated nursing and mental health.
Qualification Requirements: (Example below)
For Assignment to Nurse Practitioner
- A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and
- Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New York State Department of Education
- (NYSED); and
- A current certification issued by the State Education Department to prescribe medication.
For Assignment to Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care/Behavioral Health)
- In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Nurse Practitioner, must be assigned to a Primary Care or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health setting
