Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery - East Meadow
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for its Neurosurgery team in East Meadow. The Nurse Practitioner uses clinical expertise to plan and deliver safe, therapeutic, population-specific care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Patient- and family-centered care accounts for each patient's and family member's individual characteristics and needs. The role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner assesses patients, develops and implements plans of care with attending physicians and other team members, orders and interprets customary diagnostic studies, and prescribes medications and services within applicable laws and practice protocols. The role also supports continuity of care, patient and family education, professional standards, quality improvement, research activities, and peer education. For Ostomy, the position includes management of Ostomy patients in the outpatient setting.
Requirements
- Master's degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current New York State Registered Nurse license.
- Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
- Current Nurse Practitioner certification.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- 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 depending on selected privileges.
Responsibilities
- Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate use of clinical resources under protocols and pathways.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop and implement therapeutic plans of care, communicate with families, and coordinate with nursing staff and other services.
- Contribute to the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards and relevant patient and family education materials.
- Provide nursing staff consultation about therapeutic regimens.
- Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
- Follow organizational service standards and participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and external agency regulations.
- Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments within the designated practice or clinical unit.
- Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies; distinguish normal from abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal findings, including referral when appropriate.
- Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on care goals and expected length of stay.
- Work with physicians and other disciplines to create and implement care plans that respect patient and family preferences and support quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
- Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications in accordance with New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
- Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocol.
- Practice as a member of the allied health staff under medical staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineated privileges.
- Evaluate treatment and healthcare plans and modify them according to clinical standards and practice protocols.
- Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient care.
- Maintain professional growth and current expertise; serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals.
- Participate in development and monitoring of patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement, and use evidence-based literature to support practice changes.
- Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines on clinical studies and assist with research protocols when applicable.
- Monitor and trend cost effectiveness, including service efficiency and performance indicators.
- Manage Ostomy patients in the outpatient setting, as applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
