Advanced Practice Provider Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Part Time Huntington

NYU Langone Health • Huntington Beach, CA

9h • $65 - $80

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a part-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner uses clinical expertise to plan and deliver safe, therapeutic, population-specific patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Patient and family needs are central to care planning. The role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes.

The position includes assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care with physicians and other team members, prescribing medications and services within applicable laws and protocols, evaluating treatment effectiveness, supporting continuity of care, and contributing to education, quality improvement, and research activities. For Ostomy, the role includes management of Ostomy patients in the outpatient setting.

Requirements

• Master's degree and graduation from an accredited Family or Pediatric 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 clinical resource utilization according to protocols, pathways, and other means.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including attending physicians, to develop and implement therapeutic plans of care and communicate with family members.
• Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards and patient and family education materials relevant to the practice area.
• Maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines, ancillary services, and nursing staff.
• Consult with nursing staff about therapeutic regimens.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Follow the organization's service standards and participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and outside-agency regulations.
• Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments for patients in the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies according to practice protocols; distinguish normal from abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal findings, including referrals when appropriate.
• Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected care goals and length of stay.
• Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians and other disciplines to develop and implement plans that respect patient and family preferences and support quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Prescribe medical equipment and 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.
• Promote professional growth and development, maintain current expertise, and serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals.
• Participate in developing and monitoring patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Use evidence-based healthcare literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes.
• Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines on clinical studies and assist with preparing, implementing, and evaluating research protocols when applicable.
• Monitor and trend position cost-effectiveness in relation to service efficiency and performance indicators.
• Manage Ostomy patients in the outpatient setting.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time