Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care - Brooklyn - 10 hr Days NP Palliative Care Certification required

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care. The role provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and applicable standards of care; diagnoses illness and physical conditions; and performs therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for designated inpatient or outpatient patients under a collaborative practice agreement with a designated NYU Hospitals Center physician. NP palliative care certification is required at the time of hire.

The Nurse Practitioner works with patients, families, attending and consulting physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and carry out individualized plans of care. The role supports continuity of care, patient and family communication, education, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, research activities, and professional development. The position is based at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn; the posting identifies a 10-hour day schedule.

Requirements

• Current New York State registration as a Professional Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• NP palliative care certification required at time of hire.
• Certification by ANCC or another specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical practice area, required 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 the 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 toward specific outcomes addressing patient and family safety and satisfaction.
• Previous Nurse Practitioner experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of organizational Service Standards and incorporate them into assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor and trend the position’s cost effectiveness, including service efficiency and performance indicators.
• Assist with preparing, implementing, and evaluating research protocols when applicable; collaborate on clinical studies in the area of expertise.
• Use evidence-based healthcare 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, and maintain current expertise in the practice area.
• Promote professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of patients’ age and cultural groups in patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and healthcare plans and modify them in accordance with clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff in accordance with Medical Staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineation of privileges.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Consult with nursing staff about patients’ therapeutic regimens and collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely and 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 practice area.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop and implement plans of care and communicate with family members.
• Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and support appropriate resource utilization according to protocols, pathways, and other methods.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocol.
• Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications in accordance with New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians and other disciplines to develop and implement plans that reflect patient and family preferences and promote quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies according to practice protocols; interpret normal and abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal findings, including referral when 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 healthcare team and participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and external agency regulations.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level