Nurse Practitioner for the World Trade Center Health Program-Commack/Westbury

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stony Brook WTC Health Program provides comprehensive, integrative healthcare for 9/11-related illnesses affecting WTC disaster responders. Its work includes patient-centered care, community support, advocacy for responders, and research. The Nurse Practitioner conducts monitoring examinations and provides treatment for covered conditions, including aerodigestive diseases and psychological and social problems, while participating in a Collaborative Care Model. The position includes making referrals and consulting with physicians, completing program-related administrative and certification documents, and documenting patient care in the Cerner electronic medical records system. The incumbent must be willing to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional evenings and Saturdays are required. The position is FLSA exempt and is subject to Research Foundation policies, sponsor guidelines, and funding availability. Work visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing; alternatively, completion of a Nurse Practitioner course and Nurse Practitioner certification may be considered.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• One year of full-time experience as a Nurse Practitioner in general internal medicine.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations.
• Occasional evening and Saturday work is required.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or foreign equivalent.
• One year of full-time clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, and/or Emergency Medicine.
• One year of clinical experience in an outpatient program and/or providing psychiatric services in a primary care setting.
• Experience working with patients with mood and anxiety disorders, including PTSD, and cognitive impairments.
• Knowledge of the WTC Health Program and its processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring examinations for WTC Monitoring Program patients under the supervision of the Associate Medical Director or designee.
• Provide treatment to WTC Program patients for covered conditions, including aerodigestive diseases and psychological and social problems.
• Participate in the Collaborative Care Model of healthcare delivery.
• Make referrals to other healthcare providers as appropriate and consult with physicians for further definitive therapy.
• Complete administrative duties, including final letters and Worker’s Compensation, SSI, LODI, attorney-requested, and WTC-related illness certification forms and letters.
• Document patient care in the Cerner electronic medical records system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level