Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Manhattan -11.5hr Rotation

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

3d • $151,531 - $182,031

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Vascular Surgery in Manhattan. The role provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive care for a designated inpatient or outpatient population, including assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures. Practice takes place within a collaborative practice agreement established with a specific NYU Hospitals Center physician.

The clinician collaborates with attending and consulting physicians, nursing staff, and other disciplines to develop and implement individualized plans of care, support continuity across care settings, and promote safe, effective, and cost-conscious outcomes. Responsibilities also include clinical assessment and ordering or prescribing within applicable protocols and New York State law; contributing to quality improvement, research, education, and professional standards; and maintaining current expertise in the area of practice.

Requirements

• Current New York State registration as a Professional Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Nurse Practitioner certification by ANCC or another specialty organization certifying Nurse Practitioners in a clinical practice area, required as soon as feasible following graduation from the NP graduate program.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS or PALS) through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics, may be required based on selected privileges.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice caring for the patient population served.
• Ability to apply the nursing process in an organized way to achieve specific outcomes addressing patient and family safety and satisfaction.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving, critical-thinking, and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to serve as an effective change agent.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care according to individual patient needs and clinical protocols, pathways, and resource-utilization standards.
• Monitor cost effectiveness and service efficiency and performance indicators.
• Assist with preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to develop and implement clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Use evidence-based literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes.
• Participate in developing and monitoring patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals.
• Maintain current expertise and promote professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans, and modify them according to clinical standards and protocols.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff in accordance with Medical Staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineated privileges.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocol.
• Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications under New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians and other disciplines to develop care plans that reflect patient and family preferences and promote quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected goals and length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies; interpret normal and abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal results, including referrals when appropriate.
• Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments for patients in the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Function respectfully as a member of the health care team.
• Participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Apply the organization's Service Standards when performing responsibilities.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services and settings, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Consult with nursing staff responsible for hospital patients about therapeutic regimens.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication with nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely, appropriate communication with families, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards and patient and family education materials relevant to the area of practice.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to implement therapeutic plans for patient groups and ensure communication with family members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time