Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-ICU (Day Shift) (Experience Preferred)

Northwell Health•Forest Hills, NY

12d

About The Position

Performs clinical functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation in an ICU setting. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. The role includes taking patient histories, conducting physical examinations, developing and communicating care plans, completing daily rounds, ordering and interpreting tests and treatments, coordinating with other care providers, and supporting patients through discharge.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program.
National Board Certification in the specialty area.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with the New York State Department of Education, or collaborative relationship attestation under the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of ICU/Critical Care experience.

Responsibilities

Take initial patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Initiate and document the plan of care, communicate it to appropriate parties, and follow up to ensure complete screening and patient preparation.
Perform daily patient rounds.
Write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
Interpret laboratory and test results.
Confer with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other care providers to support optimum quality of patient care.
Document discharge summaries, prescriptions, and referrals in patient charts.
Inform patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions.
Participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.
Perform related duties as required.