What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth Psychiatry position at PAGNY?
| Position type | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Department | Nurse Practitioner |
| Location |
NYC Health Hospitals/Lincoln 234 East 149th Street Map it |
| Salary | $141,500 |
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)ishiringaPsychiatry Nurse Practitioner (full-time, remote from home)tojointheVirtual Express Care - Behavioral Healthteam. This position iscredentialed throughNYC Health Hospitals/Lincoln. Lincoln Medical Center is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties, including its award-winning Cancer and Breast Centers. Today, Lincoln stands as a leader in the transformation in healthcare in the Downtown Bronx community.The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation withWeill Medical College of Cornell Universityto maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
Virtual Express Care - Behavioral Healthis avirtualondemand behavioral health service embedded within a broader virtual urgent/express care model. Its core mission is to providerapid, lowbarrier access to highquality psychiatric assessment and treatment, often for patients who would otherwise face long wait times or difficulty navigating traditional outpatient systems. Care is delivered via synchronous video visits, integrated with health system workflows,Epic EHR, and referral pathways for higher levels of care when needed.
The mission ofNYC Health Hospitalsis to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health Hospitalsis the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Opportunity Details:
- Provide direct patient care for Virtual ExpressCare Behavioral Health service with an Urgent Care scope of practice. Patient care will be conducted through audio-visual and audio-only mediums.
- Demonstrateadvanced knowledge in treating mental health conditions and substance use disorders (SUD) in assessing patients/families in need of behavioral health treatment, including mental health and substance use assessment and treatment including medication management such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), mental status examination, diagnostic evaluation, and management of mental health and SUDs utilizing harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Demonstratecrisis intervention techniques, including emergency crisis management and verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Documentand filefindings, interventions, and plans in the patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Assistto improve care delivery through the participation in performance improvement (PI) and quality improvement (QI) projects.
- Attendand participatein staff meetings, facility-wide projects, in-services, and trainings.
- Completion of 3,600 hours of qualifying NP practice as required by NYS law to practice independently.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification.
- Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New York State Department of Education.
- Certification by a national certifying organization, such as the ANCC or equivalent, is required within 12 months of employment.
- Board Eligible or Board Certifiedas a Nurse Practitioner.
Wages and Benefits include:
Annual Base Salary: $141,500* based on 40-hour work week.
The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $155,650**,which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:
- 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
- Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
- After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
- Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
- Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME.
- Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 3x your salary (up to a maximum of $250,000) provided at no cost to you.
- Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
- Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportiveworkplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit ourWorkplace Culture | PAGNY page.
*Salary Disclosure Information:
The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.
**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.
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