Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the general administration of the Department of Radiology, to coordinate, manage, and provide care to selected patients within protocols mutually agreed upon by the medical personnel and within the scope of practice as defined by New York State Law

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform health care leadership and complex health care activities. Demonstrate an advanced level of educational functions as well as clinical and administrative responsibilities in the Department of Radiology, primarily the division of cardiothoracic imaging.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate care for patients requiring coronary artery CT scans and cardiac MRIs, as well as lung cancer screening exams
• Help to implement protocols for all cardiac CT scans and MRIs, as well as introduce new policies and procedures as recommended by the American College of Radiology
• Maintain patient list and participate in multidisciplinary conferences (pulmonary, cardiology) to be held 4-8 times per month, depending on volume
• Act as a liaison with family practice and internal medicine physicians to coordinate care for incidental findings discovered on imaging, as needed
• Coordinate with the department of ambulatory care medicine for the scheduling of lung cancer screening patients to evaluate for possible lung cancer
• Coordinate care for patients undergoing minimally invasive, imaging guided procedures performed in the divisions of musculoskeletal imaging and neuroradiology.
• Act as the point person to guide patients efficiently through the department on the day of their procedure while overseeing their safety and comfort.
• Perform clinical assessments on patients before, during and after procedures, including a following up call the day after intervention.
• Requests appropriate screening assessments within established protocols
• Maintains a professional working relationship with other health care personnel
• Attends professional meetings, workshops, and conferences to enrich knowledge and to improve clinical skills
• Serves as a leader, role model, patient advocate and clinical resource person for other health care personnel
• Orients new members of the department to departmental policies, procedures, safety, infection control, and fire regulations, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and
2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
3. A current certification issued by the State Education Department to prescribe medication.

Department Preferences

• Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Have an interest in cardiac imaging Licensed and currently registered to practice in New York State
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
• EHR
• Microsoft word

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs