Nurse Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Manhattan - 8 hr Days

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health [http://nyulangone.org], the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Practitioner in outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Manhattan. In the role the NP will be responsible for:

Maintaining current expertise in area of practice.
Promoting own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role.
Considering needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
Evaluating treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
Practicing as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
Prescribing medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
Prescribing in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
Working collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
Formulating the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
Ordering customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician.
Performing complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
Functioning as a respectful member of the health care team.
Participating in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
Demonstrating knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
Facilitating the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
Providing consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
Working collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
Working collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
Participating in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

Concussion Evaluations and follow ups; follow up of patients going through neurological rehabilitation under attendings supervision and ITB pump management.

Requirements

• Licensure: Current registration as Professional Nurse in New York and Registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Education: Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Certification required (as soon as feasible following graduation from NP graduate program) by ANCC or Board Certification from other specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served; ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, which addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction. Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership; previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team; Effective change agent. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining current expertise in area of practice.
• Promoting own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role.
• Considering needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
• Evaluating treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practicing as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Prescribing medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribing in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Working collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulating the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
• Ordering customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician.
• Performing complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Functioning as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participating in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
• Facilitating the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
• Providing consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
• Working collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
• Working collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
• Participating in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
• Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
• Concussion Evaluations and follow ups; follow up of patients going through neurological rehabilitation under attendings supervision and ITB pump management.

Benefits

• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees