Information Technology Jobs in West Hempstead

Location: Carle Place, NY 11514 (Long Island)

Schedule: Mon- Fri 6:30-7am-3:30pm; no weekends or no on-call

Supervisor: Administrator

Salary: $130k-$150k

Notes

When do you expect to open? Mid-late March

Reason for opening: New location

Looking to Hire: ASAP (Ideally first two weeks in March)

Interview process?

1. Meet with site admin
2. Meet with the leadership Team
3. Meeting with governing board members
4. On-site visit

Orientation/training schedule? Over Zoom and meet in the office once a week at the office

Flexible training period, will depend on candidate's prior knowledge, learn as you go since it's a new center

Any direct reports? Nursing staff, techs in OR, environmental services staff, clinical coordinators, x- ray tech, sterile tech, MAs, and clinical coordinators

Daily patient flow? Will be busy, ramp up might take a while

EMR: Surgical Information Systems (SIS)

Experience: Someone who is self-driven, asks questions when they need answers, willing to do the research and learning themselves, ASC exp in leadership/management, understand the workings of the OR, expectation of DON is that they become infection preventionist on-site while maintaining quality

• Center is a multi-specialty center- Orthopedic, ENT, Ophthalmology, Urology, Endoscopy, Pain, and Spine
• Facility: 4 operating rooms (one dedicated GI room)
• Will assist with hiring staff and will be expected to jump in and cover if someone is out (especially in the beginning)

Mission and Values: In the performance of one’s job, the employee reflects the Mission by participating in the provision of convenient cost-effective, quality surgical care

Job Summary: Competent to fulfill the staff nurse positions in O.R., P.A.C.U., Pre- and Post-operative care and is responsible for the coordination of care provided in these units on a daily basis, collaborating closely with the Administrator. May utilize charge personnel in clinical areas as is deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

Assessment

1. Assesses staffing needs according to scheduled cases and patient needs and appropriate staff and skill mix.
2. Continuously assesses progression of the daily schedule and adjusts staffing assignments as needed to provide optimum patient care and productivity.
3. Assists Administrator in assessing in-service / educational needs of staff and makes recommendations.
4. Assesses equipment and supply needs based on scheduled cases. Assists in evaluation of new equipment and supplies. Remains in compliance with contract purchasing to the extent that clinical conditions allow.
5. Assists Administrator in monitoring employee performance by giving verbal input to and by documenting behaviors in a chronological format.
6. Assists the Administrator and staff in development of the Quality Improvement Program in the clinical areas. Coordinates collection of data and works collaboratively with the Administrator and staff to interpret data; and to plan and implement techniques for improvement.
7. Communicates assessments to the Administrator in a timely manner.

Planning

1. Plans staffing according to identified needs and staffing pattern to meet physician needs, and communicates schedule to staff in advance.
2. Assists the Administrator in planning in-service/education experiences for staff. Assists staff members in planning to meet identified educational needs and goal achievement.
3. Plans to assure that needed equipment and supplies are available, in a timely manner, for scheduled cases.

Implementation

1. Makes staffing assignments according to planned needs and available staff. Coordinates schedule and demonstrates flexibility when schedule or staffing availability changes. Arranges for provision of breaks and lunch for staff.
2. Assists Administrator in development and documentation of in-service/educational offerings for staff and physicians. Conducts regular education offering during monthly staff meeting.
3. Provides for needed equipment and supplies according to planned needs.
4. Assists Administrator in employee performance evaluations.
5. Monitors quality of patient care in units. Coordinates interventions and communicatesoutcomes to the Administrator.
6. Acts as a resource person to physicians, patients, staff, orientees, students, and visitors.
7. Communicates significant information to the Administrator in a timely manner.nCompletes written documentation as requested and/or per policy.
8. Facilitates decision-making and problem solving within the units.
9. In collaboration with the Administrator, facilitates achievement of unit goals which are in harmony with those of Administration, the Managing Member, and the Surgery Center Advisory Board.
10. Responsible for operations of the clinical units in the absence of the Administrator.

Evaluation

1. Performs in a manner which demonstrates accountability, utilizing sound decision makingskills and nursing judgement.
2. Participates in Quality Improvement Program activities including identification of aspects of care, collection and analysis of data, formulation of recommendations, and implementation of an improvement plan and evaluation of the process.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
2. State of New York Nursing License
3. Same as Registered Nurse Position Description with demonstrated strong clinical skills. Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in a supervisory capacity with demonstrated leadership ability. Experience in an ambulatory surgery center environment preferred.
4. Excellent decision-making skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to supervise others.
6. Ability to perform effectively in a variety of stressful situations in the peri-operative setting.
7. Demonstrates basic competencies related to the Center’s policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates understanding of a Quality Improvement process.

Working Conditions

1. Accountability to Administrator.
2. Normal peri-operative environment with exposure to chemical odors, cleaning solvents and other hazardous materials. Must follow established procedures to ensure safety.
3. Exposure to possible injury when working with electrical equipment and lasers which require care and following proper safety procedures.

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.

Summary of Position

We are seeking a Gynecology trained physician to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide Gynecology services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Gynecology clinical experience in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of obstetrics and gynecology conditions and improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
• Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in Population Health Management.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide preventative care for women.
• Treat the most common diseases of female anatomy.
• Perform in-office surgical procedures as needed to preserve patient’s health: Procedures may include but not limited to: cervical, endometrial, vaginal, vulvar, colposcopy, IUD placement, LEEP and hysteroscopy.
• Review patient’s history and perform physical examinations. Evaluate, diagnose and provide appropriate treatment and patient care.
• Recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
• Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• Provide relationship-centered care, taking into account the patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.
• Collect and record patient information, such as medical histories, reports and examination results. Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications

• MD/DO
• Completion of post graduate medical training from an accredited program in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Seeking both experienced and newly trained providers
• Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
• BLS or ACLS certification required but both strongly preferred
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

Under direct supervision of a licensed mental health professional, with latitude for independent judgment and decision making, performs professional work of ordinary difficulty in the mental health discipline. The following are typical tasks for Assignment Level I:

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Provides mental health counseling and psycho-education services to clients with less complex cases.
2. Participates in the interviewing and case history taking process by utilizing appropriate assessment and screening tools.
3. Consults with relevant mental health professionals regarding the diagnoses, prognoses, and recommendations for disposition on individual cases; contributes to the formulation of client comprehensive treatment plans.
4. Coordinates with appropriate personnel and/or departments to counsel and assist clients with the completion of applications and documentation for educational, vocational, and entitlement programs.
5. Acts as a resource to clients seeking additional support on a broad variety of available services within the healthcare facility and the community.
6. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and files of patient contact information which includes consumer interactions, clinical case histories, phone contacts, agency interactions, and other related information.
7. Participates in appropriate internal and/or external training conferences.
8. May participate in treatment programs assisting other personnel and/or departments in providing counseling/therapeutic services.
9. May be assigned to coordinate and supervise the activities of support staff in related areas.
10. May be assigned to assist in the instruction and supervision of volunteers, interns, and students in the area of mental health counseling as appropriate.

Assignment Level I

1. Valid license and current registration or valid limited permit to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Assignment Level II

1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED and two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health setting.

Assignment Level III

1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor issued by the NYSED; and three (3) additional years of post-licensure experience.

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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Internal or Family Medicine trained physician to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care to provide a full scope of primary care services including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have a minimum of Two to three years of primary care experience in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of chronic conditions and improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in diagnosis and treatment to assure high standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
• Patient-centered approach toward a positive patient experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in Population Health Management.

Responsibilities:

• Review patient’s history and perform physical examinations. Evaluate, diagnose and provide appropriate
• treatment and patient care. Refer patient to specialist as needed.
• Provide quality clinical diagnostic skills in the delivery of patient care. Review all test results and
• recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health
• recommendations and habits.
• Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• Provide relationship-centered care, considering the patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.
• Collect and record patient information, such as medical histories, reports and examination
• results. Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to insure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or foreign equivalent
• Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency program in
• Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Seeking experienced outpatient trained providers
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Must possess current, unrestricted New York State license.
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
• BLS or ACLS required.
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office

Competitive Benefit Package:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Sign-on Bonus
• Malpractice Insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Incentive Model

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.

Summary of Position

We are seeking an outpatient pulmonologist trained physician to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care for adult patients with respiratory tract conditions.

The Ideal Candidate

• One to three years of clinical pulmonology experience
• Ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical excellence and highest standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
• Provide compassionate patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in Population Health Management.

Principal Accountabilities

• As a lung specialist, you will conduct consultations to determine respiratory disease conditions.
• Perform comprehensive diagnostic monitoring of respiratory function and treat both common and complex breathing problems.
• Conduct testing, such as plethysmography, spirometry, pulmonary function tests, and administer treatments like Oxygen therapy.
• Treat conditions such as Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, sleep apnea, and pulmonary infections
• Counsel patients and communicate medical information to patients and family members.
• Provide relationship-centered care, considering the patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.
• Collect and record patient information, such as medical histories, reports and examination results. Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Cross specialty collaboration to achieve the best outcomes possible.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of four year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency program by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Completion of a 3-year internal medicine residency and completion of a two-year pulmonary fellowship, and or 3-year combined Pulmonary and critical care fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in both Internal and Pulmonary Medicine
• Must possess a current, unrestricted New York State license or be eligible for licensure.
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration.
• Must possess active Medicare and New York State Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Radiological Technologist position encompasses responsible, administrative and clinical activity of varying degrees of latitude. Clinical level judgement is needed in the daily supervision of radiological functions and patient care, and departmental projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Review exam orders, consult with radiologist, schedule patients and arrange for transportation as indicated.
• Identify patient and document all information pertinent to final report in the RIS and on images (PACS).
• Prepare all patients (infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric) for radiological procedures requested by the clinician. Arrange for proper protection of patients, public and staff from infectious diseases/materials.
• Perform all general diagnostic imaging and routine examination in CT and Angiography.
• Assists in performing daily checks of radiographic imaging equipment, immobilization devices and other necessary accessories.
• Enters data and maintains documents and logs as required and mandated by the department QA guidelines and various regulatory agencies.
• Maintains adequate stocks of supplies and materials needed for use in the department.
• Checks equipment for defects prior for use and assures proper use of such equipment through instruction and review.
• Report any unexpected patient incidents in accordance with the occurrence report protocol.
• Maintain and exercise all mandated radiation safety regulations. Maintain basic care of all the imaging equipment. All malfunctions are to be reported to management staff whether mechanical, electrical or suspect and service request documentation completed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary (by supervisory or administrative staff) in the event of emergencies or disasters.
• Continue professional growth and development of job-related skills on an ongoing basis. Participate in continuing education activities.
• Ensure all examinations are accessioned, documented and sent to PACS for reading. Monitor PACS and RIS incomplete worklists to ensure all exams are completed.
• In accordance with HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), staff members will exercise due diligence in ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Identifies activities that the network has implemented to promote patient safety and takes all necessary precautions to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

In addition to the Radiology Technologist job functions, the QA Technologists is responsible for the following:

• Organize and file maintenance reports for each building in regards to dentistry and radiology x-ray equipment and ensure dentistry and x-ray equipment follow the Department of Health codes, policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, including coordination, control and maintenance of technical equipment.
• Establish a daily/weekly/monthly quality control routine for monitoring, evaluating, and maintenance of X-ray equipment to ensure optimal performance and stability.
• Documenting and maintaining records for the quality control program in accordance with applicable regulations, legal requirements, accrediting agencies and recommendations from equipment manufacturers.
• Performs research and participates in special projects involving evaluation of equipment and delivery of service.
• Work with our radiologists to obtain updated documentation of primary diagnostic monitors.
• Distribute/collect dosimeter badges from each employee/facility that works with x-ray equipment.
• Recommends area assignment of personnel to coordinate activities within the department with other activities and services and represents the department in interdepartmental operations and meetings.
• May be assigned duties and responsibilities of X-ray Director in regards to radiology department workflow.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assignment Level III

1. For Supervisory Assignments: a valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and two (2) years of Radiologic Technologist experience performing duties consistent with Assignment Levels I and II, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

2. For Specialized Imaging Assignments: a valid license and current registration to practice Diagnostic Radiography as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the NYSDOH; and possession of a current advanced- level certification for the performance of these procedures.

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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

• Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Facility: Trailer 4 at Rikers Island

This position works under the direction of the Chief of Medicine and exercises wide latitude of independent judgment and initiative in supervision of overall administration and management of the Department of Clinical Education. The position assumes full responsibility and authority in areas delegated. May direct a group of services across multiple jail facilities

Responsibilities include: (Detailed Task)

The Department of Medicine emphasizes various educational initiatives tailored for both clinical and non-clinical personnel, as well as educational programming for clinical students, residents, and fellows.

• Directing, overseeing, and tracking departmental educational initiatives.
• Overseeing the implementation of clinical and non-clinical workflows and protocols within the department.
• Coordinating and directing weekly departmental educational conferences.
• Supervising monthly in-facility departmental educational conferences and the creation of educational materials.
• Organizing and effectively disseminating information gathered from morning educational conferences.
• Leading interdisciplinary and cross-departmental educational initiatives, which may include emergency response, general medicine, complex care, young adult health, substance use, infectious diseases, medical care for patients with severe mental illness, women's health, and correctional health.
• Directing and overseeing clinical electives and visits for clinical students, residents, and fellows.
• Supervising the curriculum for elective rotations of clinical students, residents, and fellows.
• Providing oversight to clinical students, residents, and fellows during their elective rotations.
• Collaborating with nursing and medical teams to engage in simulation center events, contributing to the design, implementation, and coordination of impactful simulation projects.
• Maintaining records of departmental educational agreements with external academic institutions.
• Offering direct administrative, supervisory, and clinical guidance to Clinician Educators concerning clinical, educational, and quality improvement efforts.
• Overseeing the onboarding curriculum and training schedule for newly hired clinical staff.
• Providing direct patient care for individuals housed in the New York City jail system.
• Attending regularly scheduled departmental and interdepartmental leadership meetings.
• Participating in system-wide education, quality improvement, and population health initiatives.
• Keeping abreast of evidence-based community standards of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital or Health Care Administration, Public Health or a related discipline and five (5) years of high-level responsible experience in Hospital, Business, or Public Administration or a Health Care Administrator in a position of direct responsibility for operations of a major part or all of a, health care setting, including substantial exposure in meeting community health needs; or

2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in “1” above; and six (6)years of high-level experience in areas as described in “1” above.

Department Preferences

• Teaching experience and/or fellowship training in geriatric medicine, infectious disease/HIV primary care, or addiction medicine is preferred.
• Post residency training in clinical education
• A background in social medicine, social determinants of health, justice advocacy, primary care, and panel management.
• A commitment to health equity and ensuring healthcare access for underserved populations.
• The ability and willingness to collaborate with a diverse range of individuals, including the capacity to communicate with respect and effectiveness with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, and Department of Corrections personnel.
• Experience working in a jail environment or with individuals who have a history of justice involvement.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at academic conferences.
• Expertise in program implementation, program management, and quality improvement.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• An equivalent combination of the above qualifications is considered satisfactory.
• Registration to practice medicine in New York State.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Disease
• ACLS/BLS Certification (training available) and Infection Control Certification
• Federal DEA License

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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

SUPERVISED BY:

On Site Director of Nursing

Deputy Director of Nursing

GENERAL DUTIES:

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)/Supervisor of Nurses (SON diagnosis and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as data collection,

physical assessment, case-finding, health teaching, health counseling

and provision of care supportive to /or restorative of life and well-being as data collection, physical assessment, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being and executing medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner’s regulation.

Under the guidance of the On-Site Director of Nursing (OS-DON), the Patient Care Coordinator/Supervisor of Nurses is responsible for directing and administering nursing care to patients. He/she coordinates activities through collaboration with physicians, administration, pharmacy, clerical, and correctional staff, etc.

He/she is guided by a thorough knowledge of principles of nursing based on biological, physical, and psychosocial sciences. He/she possesses a working knowledge of principles of leadership and utilizes that knowledge in guiding and directing nursing staff.

He/she assists the OS- DON in ensuring compliance with standards, policies and procedures of NYC Health and Hospital Corporation Correctional Health Services contracted with Prison Health Services, Inc. and the Department of Nursing. He/she will be working with adult male and females between sixteen to eighty and infants from birth to one year of age.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care as necessary. Using the problem-oriented progress notes, written to match each problem documented on the Problem List and organized using the SOAP format.
• Coordinates the nursing care provided for patients within a given unit by:
• Assigning appropriate nursing staff for patient care activities such as admissions, sick call, treatments, medications, punitive segregation rounds, follow-up, etc. Problems in staffing must be communicated to the On-Site Director of Nursing.
• Utilize therapeutic communication skills and effective interviewing techniques to elicit pertinent historical information and to make appropriate referrals as required. Screen patients with mental health problems in an immediate manner and makes appropriate referral as required.
• Making rounds to patient care areas for the purposes of assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating unit nursing care delivery. Assist OS-DON in staffing needs. Provides guidance and assistance to nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Assuring continuity of care on other shifts through written and/or verbal communication. Communicates special care needs of particular patients to the psychiatrist, On-Site Director of Nursing or the On-Island Administrator.
• Collaborates with the OS-DON in the orientation of new staff on the unit. Evaluates the new nurse on an ongoing basis; writes a formal evaluation at the end of the probation period, and makes recommendations to the OS-DON.
• Evaluates and provides feedback to staff on an ongoing basis and in an annual formal evaluation conference. Collaborates with the OS-DON

and/or Deputy Director of Nursing. Provides appropriate documentation and records of nursing personnel activities.

• Identifies staff development needs and plans strategies to meet the needs in collaboration with available nursing resources.
• Conducts meetings with his/her staff, in collaboration with the On-Site Director of Nurses, to share information, discuss problems and potential solutions, and to promote cooperative professional relationships among the staff.
• Monitors the quality of patient care through quality assessment - improvements mechanisms.
• Communicates, documents and collaborates on an ongoing basis, with the On-Site Director of Nursing concerning patient care and unit administration.

COORDINATOR / SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITES:

• Coordinates the intra-disciplinary team providing comprehensive patient care.
• Familiarizes self with and participates in defining, maintaining and Interpreting standards of nursing practice through the application of nursing policies and procedures according to the Prison Health Services, Inc. Policy and Procedure Manual and specific policies of the Correctional Health Services.
• Identifies those components of the nursing plan, which may be delegated to allied nursing and other non-professional personnel, and provides teaching, guidance and supervision as necessary.
• Assists with the unit orientation of nursing personnel through participation in
• the precepting function.
• Counsels nursing staff and directs information to the On-Site Director of Nursing. Provides documentation as needed on a timely basis.
• Supervise all care provided by LPN’s/NAs and assumes other related responsibilities as required.
• Administer medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, mouth checks, and established standards
• Participates in a system of ongoing monitoring activities, including peer, content, and quality reviews to ensure delivery of quality care. Makes recommendations for change where problems are identified.
• Continues professional development through:
• Participation in the evaluation process.
• Formal undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate courses.
• Attendance at continuing education programs sponsored by community and other health agencies.
• Participation in unit conferences and staff development programs.
• Participates in projects and research activities that identify patient care needs.
• Shares with peers the knowledge that is gained at continuing education Programs,

CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

• Contributes to an environment that is conducive to meeting patients’ needs by taking initiative in maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates awareness of the correctional health environment through observance of security regulations and appropriate care of contraband.
• Contributes to maintenance and/or improvement of the unit morale by:
• Utilizing established channels of communication.
• Recognizing, accepting, and respecting people as individuals.
• Demonstrating concerns for unit and patient needs over a 24-hour period.

HUMAN RELATION SKILLS:

• Assists other employees where needed.
• Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow associates, patients, visitors, and Department of Corrections personnel.
• Maintains friendly working atmosphere.
• Maintains professional demeanor.
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of Department
• of Nursing.
• Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior.
• Utilizes established channels of communication.
• Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.
• Recognizes limitation and seeks assistance appropriately.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Clinic and Infirmary environment. Constant standing, walking: frequent bending, lifting and reaching: Occasional sitting

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and

2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and

3. Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse.

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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

NYC H+H is the largest public health care system in the world. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, and post-acute care centers. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers ever year in more than 70 locations across the city’s five boroughs. Our workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

Correctional Health Services

The New York City jail system is the second largest in the nation. A significant number of individuals in the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. The service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, medication assisted treatment (MAT), integrated re-entry services that includes alternatives to incarceration, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city. Furthermore, CHS has been engaged in an effort to better identify people with neurodevelopmental/neurocognitive disorders and to utilize psychological testing to connect people to services in the community (e.g., with OPWDD).

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Senior/Supervising Psychiatrist in the Mental Health Service of CHS, this position requires the provision of high quality, team-based psychiatric services including psychopharmacologic interventions, for individuals incarcerated in the New York City jail system. Each of the facilities in the jail system has unique patient population and environmental characteristics; each psychiatrist will be matched with the population that most closely meets their clinical expertise, desired work location and schedule and the clinical needs of the service. Experience working in correctional settings is not required, however the ability to work closely and effectively with multiple other disciplines, including security staff, is critical.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide psychiatric care, including admission evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals with mental health needs.
• Participate in the creation of an individualized treatment plan after discussing the case with the mental health care team, collecting and reviewing psychosocial data, medical history, nursing assessment, and other pertinent information.
• Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care, including hospitalization, and refer to a higher level of care as clinically appropriate. If a patient is hospitalized, maintain contact with the hospital psychiatric staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide patient education, specifically around issues related to medications and treatment adherence, and aftercare services. Document all activities in the electronic medical record in a timely, concise and clear manner.
• Integrate nursing and medical concepts in planning care for medically complicated psychiatric patients.
• Provide consultation to non-prescribing mental health staff and medical staff about diagnosis, treatment and/or the need for psychiatric medication.
• Counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings if needed.
• Participate in team meetings with the treatment staff, on a daily basis if working on a mental observation unit and on a weekly basis if working in one of the clinics.
• Engage in clinical supervision, as indicated, with the Supervising or Senior psychiatrist
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Psychiatrist or Mental Health Manager for the facility, Medical Director or Chief of Service for Psychiatry, or their respective designees.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from an approved medical school.

2. Completion of approved residency or fellowship in the specialty or sub-specialty and Board eligible or certified or Subboard eligible or certified.

3. Five years experience in field of specialty or subspecialty acceptable to the Medical Board of the Hospital.

4. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York.

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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.

Shift Schedule: This position is part of a 24-hour operational department that runs Monday through Sunday. There are multiple openings available, and shift assignments may vary

Facility: Various Locations on Rikers Island

Under the general direction of the Director of Safety & Environmental Health, or designee, the Occupational Safety & Environmental Health Coordinator is responsible to lead initiatives related to incident response and reporting of workplace violence and staff occupational injuries. Conduct routine safety rounds in all facilities where CHS employees are located while identifying potential environmental safety hazards to the Department of Corrections (DOC) for mitigation. The Occupational Safety & Environmental Health Coordinator will engage with staff to identify safety gaps or environmental health concerns, provide on-going support and follow-up for staff involved in workplace violence incidents and/or who have suffered occupational injuries. This position serves as a central resource for safety education, incident response, and environmental risk mitigation across all CHS sites and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond on-site to serious incidents of workplace violence, occupational injury, or environmental hazards, to provide support, gather factual information and develop a detailed report of findings.
• Conduct post-incident well-being checks for employees who were involved in a workplace violence incident or who may have sustained a severe work-related injury.
• Assist in maintaining workplace violence, occupational injury, and other safety-related databases and logs.
• Compile workplace violence and staff injury reports for distribution to required entities.
• Performs regularly scheduled and unannounced walkthroughs of Rikers Island, community warehouses, outposted sites, and court-based facilities for the purpose of engaging staff to identify, document and address their workplace concerns in a timely manner.
• Conduct in-service education to healthcare personnel on safety procedures, including but not limited to situational awareness, workplace violence prevention, and emergency response actions.
• Represent CHS as needed in internal or external committees and workgroups where Safety representation or perspective is required.
• Implement and maintain safety standards and protocols that comply with local, state, and federal regulations. This includes conducting routine safety inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
• Other relevant assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related discipline, and one (1) year of full-time experience in an administrative capacity in business management systems, general administration, health care or medical/patient systems administration; or,

2. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related discipline, and two (2) years of full-time experience in an administrative capacity in business management systems, general administration, health care or medical/patient systems administration.

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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs