Nurse Practitioner

WIHD is currently recruiting a full time Nurse Practitioner who wants to improve the lives of people with Intellectual and Development Disabilities.   The NP represents our Adult Outpatient Clinic in a positive and professional manner and works in collaboration with qualified physicians, nurses and other clinical staff.  The objective of this position is to provide evidence-based, patient centered primary care, to patients with IDD.  

Summary of Primary Care NP:  At WIHD, which was named one of the Best Places to Work by 914Inc., you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Organization’s mission.  WIHD provides a positive working environment that promotes employee safety, growth and goal attainment. Our benefit package is generous and provides options to meet the needs of each employee. We offer flexible work schedules for many positions providing a set-ting with a desirable work-life balance. 

Essential Functions of the Nurse Practitioner:

Direct Patient Care

• Directs medical assistants, care managers, nurses, and care coordinators in order to provide efficient and effective patient centered care, as described in the team based policy.
• Provides patient centered primary medical care by taking full patient histories and performing examinations in order to develop and implement a plan based on diagnostic and demographically specific evidence based guidelines. This process includes, but is not limited to: ordering and reviewing diagnostic labs and imaging; ordering and reviewing consultations; administering procedures including shots, as needed, communicating with patients and caregivers regarding their individualized care management plan; collaborating with internal and external care providers; providing appropriate healthcare instruction and education; and documenting all healthcare communication and action in the electronic medical record.
• Engages in pre-visit planning with the care team in order to review and plan for the day’s patient panel and their specific care needs.
• Triages all patients requesting service in a timely manner regardless of the medium (e.g., phone call, patient portal, in-person, clinical advice task, etc.) 
• Responds to emergencies as needed.
• Provides back up coverage to other provider panels as needed.
• Provides extended hours care, as well as after hour’s clinical advice as determined by the Adult Health Services schedule.
• Follows office policy and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of the requirements of a NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home.
• Perform any other activities as needed to ensure the best patient care is provided.

Care Management

• Collaborates with the care manager in stratifying primary care patients according to medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health using population management tools in the electronic health record. Also stratifies patients according to the number and type of internal/external referrals and their overall healthcare utilization to identify high risk primary care patients in need of care management plans.
• Develops and executes individualized care management plan using comprehensive health assessments with the care team in order to provide appropriate patient centered care that meets the needs and goals of the patient.
• Consistently revaluates the individualized care plan and a patient’s progress towards their goals and assesses barriers when objectives are not met.

Quality Improvement

• Participates in clinical quality initiatives that are based on State or Federal programs (i.e., Quality Payment Program, MIPS, MU), as well as organizational initiatives. 
• Agrees to data transparency, as well as the sharing of and accountability for clinical quality metrics.

Meetings

• Participates in quality improvement meetings and activities as needed.
• Participates in care management meetings.
• Attends all required medical home and Adult Health Services meetings.

Qualifications:

Education Level: Graduation from an approved Nursing Program with a Master’s degree in a relevant area of specialization (i.e. Family Practice);  Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State; Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Knowledge of: Electronic medical records; Awareness of current local, state, and federal laws governing the delivery of care.    

Kind and Length of Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner in the outpatient setting.  Preferred knowledge or experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities. 

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• FSA or HSA
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays)
• Term Life insurance 
• Short and long-term disability 
• 403B employer contribution 

Why Work at WIHD?

• Positive, inclusive work environment 
• Flexible schedules for work-life balance 
• Mission-driven organization serving 10,000 individuals annually 

Equal Opportunity Employer

WIHD is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values respect, fairness, and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, experience, and business needs. We comply with all applicable laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.