Nurse Practitioner Brooklyn, NY (Bilingual Spanish preferred)

Nurse Practitioner

At POD Health, we enhance patient outcomes by integrating technology and personalized care. Our servicesTelehealth, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Community Health Initiatives (CHI)ensure patients receive the care they need, wherever they are.

Through our Telehealth and RPM services, we ensure that patients have real-time access to healthcare, empowering them to manage their health proactively and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Our Chronic Care Management programs create tailored care plans for patients with chronic conditions, ensuring ongoing support between office visits. Additionally, our Community Health Initiatives focus on addressing health disparities, making care more accessible to underserved populations.

At POD Health, we strive to make healthcare personal, proactive, and accessible for all.

Reports To: Senior Director of Compliance & Clinical Operations

Location: Monday Friday | 9:00 AM 5:00 PM | Home Base: Brooklyn, NY, 11218

Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services in both telehealth and in-person environments. You will manage chronic and acute conditions, oversee patient monitoring through RPM, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care. This role also supports CCM and CHI initiatives, ensuring ongoing care for chronic disease management and improving community health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health conditions, including physical examinations, medical histories, and diagnostic test results.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, infections, and other medical conditions. Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications as needed.
• Preventive Care: Provide preventive care and health maintenance services, including vaccinations, health screenings, and lifestyle counseling.
• Health Education: Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the Medical Director, Operations Manager, Care Navigators, and Medical Assistants to streamline patient care.
• Telehealth: Offer seamless virtual healthcare consultations, referrals, and follow-up care through our telehealth platform.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Prescription Management: Manage and monitor patients' medication regimens, including adjusting dosages and renewing prescriptions as needed.
• Compliance: Ensure all documentation and patient care follow federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and telehealth guidelines.
• Community Health: Support CHI initiatives aimed at reducing healthcare disparities in underserved communities.
• Follow-ups: Ensure that patients receive appropriate follow-up care, either personally or through coordinated care teams.

Requirements:

• Education: Hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Licensure: Possess a valid and unrestricted nurse practitioner license in the State of New York.
• Certification: Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized certifying body, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Clinical Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in conducting physical assessments, diagnosing medical conditions, and developing treatment plans.
• Communication Skills: Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation, Company Holidays, Sick Leave, and Floating Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Mission-driven work in an innovative healthcare space