Family Nurse Practitioner

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Looking for a courteous and knowledgeable Family Nurse Practitioner who is able to provide a positive experience for a special needs patient population and their caregivers at our FQHC location in Staten Island. The ideal candidate will possess considerable medical judgment and an advanced level of competency in nursing through additional education or training as well as a Nurse Practitioner's license and prescriptive privileges. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Family Physician and the Collaborating Practice Physician, who review work routinely.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Master's degree in nursing
• Completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program; a minimum of one year's experience is desirable. National certification in specialty is preferred.
• Licensed by the State of New York as a Registered Nurse; certified by the State of New York as a Nurse Practitioner
• Prescriptive privileges / DEA;
• Board Certified / Eligible with the intention of taking boards within 1 year of hire
• BLS Certification also required
• Medicare / Medicaid enrollment preferred

WHAT WE OFFER :

This is a unique opportunity to expand skills set to include special patient care, independent collaborative practice opportunities and administrative development. Primary Care Providers are covered through our FTCA policy, regardless of full-time or part-time status. A commuter benefits plan, 403B, Flexible Spending Account for Health Care and Dependent Care, and an Employee Assistance Program are also available. This position is eligible for the NHSC loan forgiveness program.

WHO WE ARE :

Metro Community Health Centers' (MCHC's) mission is to deliver high quality primary and specialty medical, dental, rehabilitative and behavioral health services to patients of all ages and abilities, including those with chronic health conditions, in culturally sensitive environments, without discrimination or regard to ability to pay. MCHC is a not-for-profit network of five (5) Federally Qualified Health Centers providing comprehensive health care services to under-served populations, including patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as others with medically and behaviorally complex needs. We believe that physical, mental and social well-being are the building blocks for a healthy and productive life, and are actively engaged in promoting the development of and access to services that underscore this belief.