Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine - Brooklyn - 8hr days

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

7d • $151,531 - $182,031 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine has an opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn. The role provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and applicable standards of care. It includes diagnosing illness and physical conditions and performing therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for a designated inpatient or outpatient population within a collaborative practice agreement established with a specific NYU Hospitals Center physician.

The role works with attending and consulting physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate plans of care. It supports continuity of care, patient outcomes, evidence-based practice, clinical research where applicable, quality improvement, and the education of peers and other health professionals. The position also includes prescribing medications and services within applicable protocols and New York State law.

Requirements

• Current New York State registration as a Professional Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Certification by ANCC or another specialty organization certifying Nurse Practitioners in a clinical practice area, as soon as feasible following graduation from an NP graduate program.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• 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 based on selected privileges.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice caring for the patient population served, with the ability to apply the nursing process toward organized outcomes addressing patient and family safety and satisfaction.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as an interdisciplinary team member; effective change-agent ability.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate use of clinical resources according to protocols and pathways.
• Monitor cost effectiveness, efficiency, and service performance indicators.
• Assist with preparing, implementing, and evaluating research protocols when applicable.
• Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to develop and implement clinical studies.
• Use evidence-based literature to advise and support practice changes.
• Participate in developing and monitoring patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for educating peers and other health professionals.
• Maintain current expertise and promote professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans and modify them according to clinical standards and protocols.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff under Medical Staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineation of privileges.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocol.
• Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to develop and implement plans of care that reflect patient and family preferences and support quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected goals and length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies; interpret normal and abnormal findings; and follow protocols for abnormal findings, including referrals as appropriate.
• Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments for patients in the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Function respectfully as a member of the health care team.
• Participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and outside-agency regulations.
• Apply the organization's Service Standards in performing responsibilities.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Consult with nursing staff responsible for patients in the hospital about therapeutic regimens.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication with nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with families, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards and relevant patient and family education materials.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement therapeutic plans for groups of patients and ensure communication with family members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being

What This Job Offers

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