Nurse Practitioner for the World Trade Center Health Program-Commack/Westbury

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing. In lieu of a Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher), the combination of the Nurse Practitioner course completion and certification as a Nurse Practitioner may be considered. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State. One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in general internal medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNP (or foreign equivalent). One (1) year of full-time Clinical experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine and/or Emergency Medicine as a Nurse Practitioner. One (1) year of Clinical experience in an Outpatient Program and/or providing psychiatric services in a primary care setting. Experience working with patients that have mood and anxiety disorders including PTSD and cognitive impairments. Knowledge of WTC Health Program and its processes.

Brief Description of Duties:

The Stony Brook WTC Health Program offers comprehensive, integrative healthcare of 9/11-related illnesses for WTC disaster responders. Integral to our mission of patient-centered care is an enduring support community, advocacy for our 9/11 responders, and cutting-edge research efforts. The incumbent must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

Duties:

• Conduct monitoring examinations for the WTC Monitoring Program patients under the supervision of the Associate Medical Director or designee. Provide treatment to WTC Program patients for WTC covered conditions including but not limited to aero digestive diseases and psychological and social problems. Actively participate in our Collaborative Care Model of healthcare delivery. Make referrals as appropriate to other healthcare providers and/or consult with physicians for further definitive therapy.
• Perform necessary administrative duties associated with the WTC program including but not limited to completing final letters, Worker's Compensation, SSI (supplemental security income), LODI (line of duty injury), attorney- requested forms, letters, as well as certification for WTC-related illnesses, which is required of member services. Work with Cerner electronic medical records system for all patients charting documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.