NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job Description

Division of Administration, Clinical Quality Management and Improvement/Employees' Health Program(EHP) Unit is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner Level III to function as medical support staff in the operations of the program, who will facilitate the following tasks/responsibilities :
• Conduct screening for New York City Parking Permit for People with Disabilities (PPPD) applications and accompanying documents submitted by the PPPD applicants to determine if all necessary supporting medical documentation is or is not available.
For PPPD application with incomplete supporting documentation:
-- Complete a letter requesting additional medical documentation as applicable to diagnoses indicated on PPPD applications. Respond to telephone inquiries from PPPD applicants regarding follow-up on medical actions and general information.
• Perform complete medical examination, when applicable , for the Dept. of Transportation Parking Permits for People with Disabilities (PPPD) Program to determine eligibility based on specific legal medical criteria.
• Use eClinicalworks EHP electronic health record system to appropriately review, document and schedule appointments for DOHMH personnel. Conducts Quality Assurance/Control Medical Chart Review in eClinicalworks of a minimum of (35 -50) charts per week that have been scanned into the eCW EHP EHR system.
• Perform screening tests, follows up on results and makes medical referrals as authorized. Verify and/or obtain informed consents for oral and injectable medications and immunizations. Observes and reports to Medical Director patient adverse reaction to immunizations given.
• Provide immunizations/employee vaccinations and screening tests for employees who accept Hepatitis B vaccination and/or who request titers for immunity status. Provide vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, rabies, typhoid, influenza, hepatitis meningococcal, anthrax, tetanus/diphtheria, etc. as authorized for applicable DOHMH personnel.
• Perform and/or assist in the surveillance of annual Tuberculosis Infection screening and testing on all Article 28 and 36 employees. Conduct Tuberculosis infection screening and testing on employees not captured by the Tuberculosis Infection Surveillance Unit.
• Respond to Bloodborne Pathogen/Mucous Membrane Exposures reported to EHP and conduct investigative follow-up to prevent reoccurrence; and ensure the DOHMH OSHA Sharps Injury Log is maintained. Liaison with employee, his/her supervisor, and the Emergency Departments of designated HHC hospitals. Provide follow-up tests; pre- and post-tests result consultation for exposed employees. Conduct daily surveillance of the Automated Incident Reporting application (QUANTROS) regarding such postexposure notifications and updates.
• Supervise, and /or assist in the oversight of daily recording of Medical Refrigeration temperature in Log to ensure vaccines etc are maintained at specific referigeration temperature in accordance with required standards. Ensure compliance with EHP Post Exposure Policy and Procedures. Oversees the maintenance inventory of all medical supplies (e.g vaccines,syringes,gloves etc) on a monthly basis and provides a monthly report with specifications to Administrative Director.
• Perform and/or assist in the review of Annual Health Assessments surveys and conduct medical record review of all designated Article 28 and 36 employees to ensure compliance in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations.
• Database Management: Conduct data entry and maintain databases of Employees' Health Program Services.
• Assist the office of Clinical Quality Management and Improvement to ensure excellence in Article 28/36 clinical care services delivered or overseen by DOHMH and promote the practice of continuous quality improvement throughout the agency and perform other related duties.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. A valid New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and
2. Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or equivalent program registered or approved by the New York State Education Department, or current certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying body recognized by the New York State Education Department.
3. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, a certificate to prescribe medication issued by the New York State Education Department and one year of satisfactory experience as a nurse practitioner.
4. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, a certificate to prescribe medication issued by the New York State Education Department and two years of satisfactory experience as a nurse practitioner.

Additional Information

Must follow all safety, security, Blood-borne pathogen exposure, infection control, and hazardous materials policies and procedures to assure a safe environment for staff and students. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.