Nurse Practitioner - HUB

Job Overview

Sun River Health provides comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County, as well as the Bronx. The position is a Full‑Time Nurse Practitioner for the HUB site in the Bronx. Salary range: $ – $. Sign‑on bonus: $3,500.00.

• Takes histories, performs physical examinations, gives immunizations (as necessary) and does patient education and counseling.
• Orders appropriate lab work, draws blood for lab work if needed, and performs some lab tests such as wet prep microscopic exams.
• Prescribes treatment for minor illnesses, and consults with physician regarding medication, chronic illness and referrals when appropriate.
• Maintains legible and appropriate documentation and reviews records periodically. Does follow‑up of abnormal pap smears and reportable STD’s.
• Attends case conferences involving patients.
• Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Attends provider meetings and participates in quality improvement programs and team assignments.
• Identifies and categorizes each patient’s age‑specific grouping of needs, such as infants, adolescents, or geriatric patients.
• Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by the department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
• Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Master’s Degree. 5‑8 years of related experience, including 4 years of business office experience in a large medical practice. Preferred 8+ years. Valid New York State Nurse Practitioner license and CPR/BLS certification.

• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
• Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education).
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance:
  Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Life and Disability Coverage:
  Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Savings Plan:
  Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Commuter and Transit Benefits:
  Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work‑related issues.
• Employee Discount Program:
  Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
• Provider Incentive Compensation Program:
  Quality & Productivity.
• Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.

The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non‑disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Applicants who are disabled shall be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.