School Based Nurse Practitioner

William F Ryan Community Health Cen•New York, NY

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner works in both the School-Based Program and the Pediatric Department as part of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive health care to pediatric and adolescent patients at the Center and to eligible children and adolescents attending contracted schools. The role supports the mission and goals of Ryan Health and includes pediatric and adolescent care, school-based coordination, collaboration with a physician preceptor, and participation in quality improvement activities. The Nurse Practitioner also provides primary health care in other clinical areas when eligible and assigned, and is available for assigned 24-hour telephone coverage.

Requirements

Two years of clinical experience in an ambulatory care setting or equivalent.
Master’s degree in Nursing.
Nurse Practitioner qualification in Pediatrics or Family Care.
Current New York State license.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, where applicable.
Professional, courteous, and respectful patient-service approach, with a commitment to exceeding patient expectations.
Ability to work well with others, contribute input to improve outcomes, seek opinions and feedback, and provide feedback tactfully and respectfully.

Nice To Haves

School-based health clinic experience.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Secure and assess patients’ health and developmental histories.
Perform comprehensive pediatric and adolescent appraisals, including physical and nutritional assessments and developmental evaluations; distinguish normal from abnormal findings and determine when physician referral is appropriate.
Plan and implement routine immunizations.
Assess and manage common illnesses and accidents among adolescents.
Prescribe and regulate medications.
Order and interpret laboratory studies.
Provide guidance and education on common childhood and adolescent health problems and preventive measures to maintain and improve health.
Coordinate services on-site in school-based settings.
Provide guidance and direction to school-based health aides.
Identify and use community resources.
Collaborate with a physician preceptor in planning patient care and make referrals as indicated.
Prepare and periodically review medical protocols for pediatric and adolescent health care.
Maintain appropriate record-keeping systems and required forms for Ryan Health and the New York City and New York State Departments of Health.
Provide counseling about available contraceptive care and make appropriate referrals.
Provide primary health care in other clinical areas when eligible and assigned.
Participate in peer review sessions, audits, and other quality improvement activities.
Be available and accessible for assigned 24-hour telephone coverage.
Immediately report problems or unusual occurrences to the supervisor.
Practice accepted infection-control measures in accordance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standards and Center policies and procedures.
Attend required meetings and training sessions.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.