Nurse Practitioner-Allergy/Immunology

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.

Job Description

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision, serves as a licensed, independent practitioner responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and managing comprehensive health care services in a health care setting. Ensures patient and family-centered quality care to improve outcomes and patient experience, in accordance with applicable NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations, and nursing standards of care.

Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Provides continuous comprehensive medical and nursing care, including preventive and supportive health care services to patients and families.
2. Manages health problems and coordinates health care for various patient populations. Identifies and diagnoses illnesses and physical conditions, and implements therapeutic and corrective measures.
3. Consistent with the established nursing practice, differentiate between normal and abnormal findings in the screening process to detect changes in health status that require physician's intervention.
4. Develops and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations and makes referrals to consulting physicians and/or other health care professionals and community agencies, as necessary.
5. Evaluate and interpret patient data, in order to plan and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
6. Consult with physicians and other health care practitioners in the evaluation of health screening findings to make prospective decisions about treatment that will best support improved outcomes and patient satisfaction.
7. Formulates differential diagnosis and the plan of care based on medical history, physical exams, nursing assessment, and other pertinent information. Identifies health and medical risks and needs.
8. Develop, implement, and evaluate patient plan of care. Determines effectiveness and modifies as per clinical standards and practice protocols, where needed, to achieve medical and health goals.
9. Orders, conducts and interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests. Identifies and may prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and therapies.
10. Manages a patient session schedule allowing for both scheduled and non-emergent unscheduled visits; maintains a work schedule that ensures availability and continuity of care; ensures optimal availability and utilization of appropriate resources.
11. Provide education, guidance, and direction to nursing staff and other members of the health care team to ensure quality and safe medical and nursing care is provided.
12. Provides education and counseling to patients and families regarding health status, treatment and progress, medication management, disease prevention, and health promotion, records, and maintains a system of relevant documentation.
13. Performs other related duties, as directed.

Allergy/Immunology Department:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our Allergy and Immunology team in New York City. As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in allergy, you will play a crucial role in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing allergic conditions and immunologic disorders in pediatric and adult patients. You will collaborate closely with allergists, immunologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, promote patient education and self-management, and optimize health outcomes for individuals with allergies and related conditions.

Essential Duties:

Conduct thorough assessments of patients presenting with allergic symptoms and immunologic disorders, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and interpretation of allergy testing results.

Collaborate with allergists and immunologists to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergies, eczema, urticaria, angioedema, and other allergic conditions, incorporating evidence-based guidelines and best practices.

Perform and interpret allergy testing procedures, including skin prick tests, patch tests, and specific IgE blood tests, to identify allergens and sensitivities and guide treatment decisions.

Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on allergy triggers, avoidance measures, medication management, immunotherapy options, and emergency response plans for anaphylaxis, to empower patients to manage their condition effectively.

Prescribe and administer immunotherapy (allergy shots) and biologic therapies as indicated for allergic diseases and asthma, monitoring treatment response and adverse reactions closely.

Manage acute allergic reactions and exacerbations of allergic conditions, providing prompt evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care in outpatient and urgent care settings.

Coordinate care across healthcare settings and specialties, collaborating with primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services to address patients' holistic needs and optimize outcomes.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of patient-centered care and promote continuous improvement in clinical practice.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting assessments, interventions, and patient communications in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Adhere to ethical and legal standards of nursing practice, respecting patients' rights, confidentiality, and autonomy, and advocating for their best interests.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs