Nurse Practitioner-Interventional Radiology - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time Day

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

4d•$85 - $85

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independently practicing clinician who diagnoses, treats, and prescribes for conditions within the NP’s specialty area of practice. This role provides care in Interventional Radiology at Mount Sinai Hospital and is scheduled full-time on the day shift. Medical orders, progress notes, and treatment plans are not required to be countersigned by a physician. The NP conducts comprehensive health histories and physical examinations; orders selected diagnostic and therapeutic services; prescribes medication regimens; interprets findings; and develops and adjusts individualized plans of care. The role includes patient education and counseling, documentation, consultation and referrals, coordination of care, and participation in interdisciplinary activities. The NP also contributes to professional development, nursing practice standards, research utilization, peer review, and committee work, while maintaining confidentiality and treating patients, families, and coworkers with dignity and respect. The position requires New York State RN licensure and NP certification and registration, a qualifying master's degree or approved post-master's NP certificate, relevant progressive experience, required credentials and certifications, and credentialing with approved delineation of privileges. A collaborative practice agreement or relationship applies as specified by New York requirements and the NP’s practice history.

Requirements

New York State license and current registration as a registered nurse.
New York State Department of Education certification as a Nurse Practitioner with current registration.
Graduation from a New York State-registered Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent, or national association Nurse Practitioner certification by examination.
Completion of the required pharmacy component and instruction in New York State and federal prescription and recordkeeping laws, including the required three-hour course.
A collaborative practice agreement with a physician and designated protocols if the candidate has fewer than 3,600 hours of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner; alternatively, a collaborative relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical practice in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital for candidates with more than 3,600 practice hours.
Master’s degree program preparing the NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the specialty area, or successful completion of an approved supplemental education program such as a post-master’s NP certificate.
Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing for NPs hired effective June 1, 2019, and for NPs who bill for professional services regardless of hire date; the requirement may be deferred for up to one year with approval from the Chief Nursing Officer or designee.
Credentialing through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty.
Ability to perform history taking and physical assessment techniques.
Ability to demonstrate and document competency in specialty-specific procedures according to established standards during initial orientation and annual performance review, with the collaborating physician or an appropriately credentialed designee.
Ability to interpret and apply principles of nursing research utilization.
Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload.
Ability to work within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation as a member of the healthcare team.
Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform tasks and skills in the assigned area.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving ability, and strong critical-thinking and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ and families’ health status through comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
Initiate and order selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations; prescribe medications; interpret findings; and adjust plans of care according to standards and guidelines.
Educate and counsel patients about health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and acute and chronic illness management.
Document clinical findings and plans of care in patients’ medical records.
Consult with physicians in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide age-appropriate care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs.
Initiate referrals to specialty services and promote continuity of care.
Participate in team meetings and conferences to support interdisciplinary care.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality in handling information.
Develop individualized plans of care based on diagnoses and patient needs, and record, report, and interpret patients’ responses to those plans.
Review patient records with the collaborating physician in a timely manner, and at least every three months when practicing under a collaborative practice agreement.
Complete required Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) processes for continued credentialing.
Practice as a member of the allied health staff in accordance with Medical Staff rules and regulations and Hospital Staff bylaws.
Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System.
Remain accountable for personal nursing practice, adhere to professional ethics, and deliver care with a humanistic, kind, and caring approach.
Serve as a resource to nurses and other healthcare team members and participate in peer review.
Incorporate research findings into clinical practice and participate in approved nursing and medical research studies.
Maintain knowledge through self-directed learning, literature review, and educational programs.
Participate in defining, maintaining, and interpreting nursing practice standards.
Contribute to a positive image of advanced practice nursing through programs recognizing nursing as a profession.
Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees that influence policies affecting nursing practice and patient care.
Seek opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influence outcomes.
Treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.