ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER

ANTHONY L JORDAN HEALTH CORPORATION•City of Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) established in the nation, its roots are steeped in service to those who face barriers to health and health care, meeting their need for comprehensive medical, dentistry, behavioral health, and community services. Starting in northeast Rochester, NY, Jordan Health has since expanded to become a network of primary care offices and health centers serving residents living in three quadrants of Rochester, NY and in Canandaigua, N.Y. Jordan Health is now seeking an Advance Practice Provider (APP) who, under the guidance of the Associate CMO, is primarily responsible for functioning as a member of a medical team to provide comprehensive care and education to patient and families. Assists families in identifying community resources, reducing barriers to access care utilizing support systems. Coordinates services for high-risk, multi-problem families. If you want to apply your specialized experience and education in an environment where you can make a difference and significantly impact patients’ quality of life, please consider our APP opportunity.

Requirements

Must have completed an advance educational program which was registered by the New York State Education Department, or one determined to be equivalent by the New York State Education Department. The education program must be one that prepared the registered professional nurse to provide primary health care services.
Certified or eligible for certification in a specialty which includes the performance of primary health care services such as American Nurses’ Association, The Nurses’ Association of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologist and the National Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates.
Graduate of an AMA approved PA program and board eligibility or board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physical Assistant is required.
Must possess a current NYS license.
Adequate knowledge of assigned area as demonstrated by attaining certification by ANA as a Physician Assistant or within two years of employment and maintaining certification.
Ability to work well with patients.

Responsibilities

Functioning as a member of a medical team to provide comprehensive care and education to patient and families.
Assisting families in identifying community resources, reducing barriers to access care utilizing support systems.
Coordinating services for high-risk, multi-problem families.
Ensuring that confidential, comprehensive, health care services are provided respectfully and empathetically to all patients.
Delivering the highest quality of patient-centered care.
Fostering the physical, social and emotional health of patients and their families.
Enhancing patient access to care.
Delivering nursing care through health promotion teaching or counseling, technical expertise, crisis intervention and evaluation of the client’s response to the nursing interventions.