Marketing Statement

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.

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Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the general administration of the Department of Radiology, to coordinate, manage, and provide care to

selected patients within protocols mutually agreed upon by the medical personnel and within the scope of practice as defined by New York State Law. Performs healthcare leadership and complex healthcare activities. Demonstrates an advanced level of education functions and administrative responsibilities in the division of cardiothoracic imaging.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients requiring lung CT scans and lung MRIs, as well as lung cancer screening exams.
• Help to implement protocols for all lung CT scans and MRIs, as well as introduce new policies and procedures recommended by the American College of Radiology
• Maintain patient list and participate in multidisciplinary conferences to be held 4-8 times per month, depending on volume
• Act as a liaison with family practice and internal medicine physicians to coordinate care for incidental findings discovered on imaging, as needed
• Coordinate with the department of ambulatory care medicine for the scheduling of lung cancer screening patients to evaluate for possible lung cancer
• Request appropriate screening assessments within established protocols
• Maintains a professional working relationship with other health care personnel
• Attends professional meetings, workshops and conferences to enrich knowledge and to improve clinical skills
• Serves as a leader, role model, patient advocate and clinical resource person for other health care personnel
• Orients new members of the department to departmental policies, procedures, safety, infection control, and fire regulations, as needed
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  
  

Department Preferences

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" 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 Plan
• 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