Care Coordination Clinical Coordinator

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | WHPC Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA Description The Care Coordination Service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to function as a Clinical Coordinator in the Post-Discharge Follow Up service, functioning under the 1115 Medicaid Waiver. Responsibilities include: Assisting with facilitating bedside touchpoints for patients slated for discharge Directing the Post-Discharge Coordinator and Scheduling Coordinator to efficiently maintain workflow and contact with patients prior, during, and after clinic visit (if required) Conducting a mixture of virtual and in-person visits to capture patients that are post-discharge from WHMC—both inpatient and from the Emergency Room Performing relevant physical exams and evaluating patients, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings. Diagnosing and treating disease and providing education regarding discharge instructions, medical management, and follow-up appointments Evaluating patients to determine the necessity of sooner follow-up, if needed Prescribing medication in accordance with New York State and federal law. Ordering appropriate laboratory, radiological and special examinations or tests; interpreting results. Providing preventative health services, including health education and counseling with the goal of preventing 30-day readmission Collaborating with other clinicians and staff members to ensure continuity of care of patients; developing metrics and tracking outcomes pertinent to patient experience Assisting with facilitating the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program (teaching, curriculum development, and accreditation). Preferred Master of Science degree in Nursing—Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (preferred) or Family Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice preferred Completion of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner from a New York State approved accrediting body – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Must possess current, unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner 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 certification required Team Player Works well as a member of a group Education Nurse Practitioner or better in Masters Science. Licenses & Certifications ACLS BLS NYS RN Registration Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wyckoff Heights Medical Center