Nurse Practitioner - MICU, Nights

Northwell Health

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive patient care as a Nurse Practitioner in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), specifically during night shifts. The position requires a Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program and National Board Certification in a specialty area. Candidates must hold current licenses to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. A collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols or a collaborative relationship attestation is also required, along with current BLS certification. A minimum of 1 year of Critical Care experience as an Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) or completion of a Critical Care Fellowship is necessary.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program
• National Board Certification in 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
• Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015
• Current BLS certification
• 1-year Critical Care as an ACP required Or Completion of the Critical Care Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
• Performs daily patient rounds.
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Interprets laboratory and test results.
• Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
• Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior