Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board

TitleNurse Practitioner (Family Health), WCB Items #2397, #4326

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade24

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $109307 to $125472 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Schenectady

Street Address Medical Director's Office, Provider Administration and Continuous Quality Improvement

328 State Street

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

OR

One year of permanent, competitive service as a Nurse Practitioner (Family Health) and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Possession of a New York State License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and certification in Family Health by the New York State Education Department.

Candidates interested in applying for the open competitive opportunity via this continuous recruitment examination for Nurse Practitioner must complete the New York State application https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf and submit via email to: HRM@wcb.ny.gov or mail to: Human Resources 328 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305.

Duties Description The incumbent will assist in the general oversight of medical issues at the Board and promote high quality care and outcomes for all injured workers. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Provide clinical support and expertise to the Medical Director and MDO staff related to medical treatment guidelines, the prescription drug formulary, impairment guidelines and the medical fee schedule
• Monitor and update medical treatment guidelines, the prescription drug formulary, impairment guidelines and the medical fee schedule
• Assist in the development of strategies and implementation of initiatives to facilitate authorized providers participation in the workers' compensation system of care
• Conduct quality assurance analysis of medical necessity reviews conducted by medical care representatives of prior authorization requests for treatment/procedures and/or testing to determine the medical necessity of treatments requested for injured workers in accordance with evidence based Medical Treatment Guidelines to determine if the request meets the criteria for approval
• Conduct quality improvement/assurance analysis of medical necessity reviews conducted by medical care representatives of prior authorization requests in accordance with Section 324 of Title 12 NYCRR (MTG Variances & Special Services); Section 441 of Title 12 NYCRR (Drug Formulary) and Section 442.2 (Durable Medical Equipment)
• As necessary, conduct medical necessity reviews of prior authorization requests for more invasive, complicated procedures, known as Special Services
• Collaborate with MDO staff and providers to ensure continuity of care for injured workers

NOTE: You must maintain your license and registration once you are appointed to continue employment with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board.

Additional Comments Posted hiring salary includes an Increased Hiring Salary ($5,757) and a Geographical Differential ($20,000) added to the statutory rate ($83,550) PS&T SG-24. Posted maximum salary includes the sum of a Geographical Differential added to the statutory rate ($105,472) PS&T SG-24.

Please note: A telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax 518-486-6364

Email Address HRM@WCB.NY.GOV

Address

Street Human Resources Management

328 State Street

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #2397 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)