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

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn. The role provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive patient care; diagnoses illnesses and physical conditions; and performs therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for a designated inpatient or outpatient patient population under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician on the NYU Hospitals Center staff.

The clinician works with attending and consulting physicians, nurses, patients, families, and other disciplines to develop and implement individualized plans of care. The role includes assessing patients, ordering and interpreting customary diagnostic studies, prescribing medications and services within applicable protocols and New York State law, supporting continuity of care, and contributing to clinical research, education, quality improvement, and professional practice standards.

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 area of practice, 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.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.

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.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice caring for the patient population served.
• Ability to apply the nursing process in an organized manner to achieve specific 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 collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to act as an effective change agent.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care for individual patient needs while ensuring 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 on 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 educational resource for peers and other health professionals; maintain expertise and promote professional growth.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans and modify them according to clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to Medical Staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineated 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 goals of care and expected length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies; distinguish normal and abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal results, including referral when appropriate.
• Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments within the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Function respectfully as a member of the health care team and participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and external 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 about therapeutic regimens in the hospital setting and collaborate with nursing leadership to support timely communications.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely, appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards and patient and family education materials relevant to the area of practice.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement therapeutic plans for groups of patients and ensure communication with families.

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: Full-time