AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is one of the largest primary and specialty care practices in New York City. With more than 35 medical offices and over half a million patients across all five boroughs* and Long Island, ACPNY aspires to be a home for health for the communities we serve. This vision is accomplished through a “whole you” care approach that recognizes the physical, mental, and lifestyle factors that impact a patient’s health. When our teams of providers, nurses, and specialists work together, we can get patients in sooner, answer their questions in real time, and give them the support they need to achieve their health goals. ACPNY is also driven by a commitment to diversity, an unyielding desire to deliver high-quality care, and community-focused collaboration. By integrating these behaviors into our day-to-day operations, ACPNY strives to always create healthier futures for our patients. *BronxDocs medical offices are affiliates of AdvantageCare Physicians.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to join us in pursuit of high quality emergent patient care. The urgent care Nurse Practitioner plays a key role and is responsible for clinical care of adult and pediatric patients.
The Ideal Candidate
Three to five years clinical experience in an urgent care, emergency department setting or equivalent.
Ability to treat adult and pediatric urgent medical conditions.
Ability to treat adult and pediatric minor traumatic injuries.
Demonstrate competency in triage, diagnosis, and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
Patient centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Interest in Population Health Management.
Responsibilities:
Provide clinical care at the urgent care center treating both adult and pediatric patients.
Obtain and document patient history as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
Conduct relevant physical exam and evaluate patient, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
Diagnose and treat disease, managing both acute and chronic illnesses.
Prescribe medication in accordance with New York State and federal law, with no expectation to prescribe controlled substances.
Perform complete physical examinations of each patient including, but not limited to, examination of the head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, abdomen; and all systems of the body including but not limited to, the circulatory, reproductive and nervous system.
Collaborates with the urgent care center’s Medical Director, Nurses, Care Team Associates and ancillary support staff.
Provide relationship-centered care, considering the patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.
Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings as may be required.
Ensure development and implementation of appropriate clinical protocols.
Participate in quality management activities.
Attend medical staff meetings.
Other committee participation as necessary.
Experience
Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a New York State approved accrediting body - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or be eligible for board certification.
3 years minimum experience in Walk-in/Urgent Care, Critical Access Hospital and Emergency Medicine
Ability to practice independently and provide care without physician supervision
Comfort and recent experience treating both adult and pediatric patients
Recent experience providing basic gynecological care (e.g. women’s exams, Pap smears)
Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required but both strongly preferred
Ability to suture and splint a plus
Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
Competitive Benefit Package
Competitive Hourly Rate
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Shift Schedule:
3-4 10/12 hour shifts per week
8am-8pm Mon- Friday
Rotating weekends include Saturday and Sunday 8 am -4pm
Holidays are rotated and open for all national and religious holidays
