Nurse Practitioner-Outpatient Oncology, Oncology Care Unit - Mount Sinai Hospital- Full Time - Flex Days/Nights

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

23h

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independent practitioner who diagnoses, treats, and prescribes for conditions within a distinct specialty area of practice. In this outpatient oncology role, the NP assesses patients and families, develops individualized care plans, orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic services, prescribes medications, and provides education and counseling. The NP documents care, consults with physicians according to established standards, initiates specialty referrals, and supports continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration. The NP practices in accordance with applicable laws, hospital and medical staff rules, and credentialing requirements. The role also includes professional development, participation in peer review and approved research, maintaining current knowledge, contributing to nursing practice standards and committees, and serving as a resource to the healthcare team. The position is full time with flex days/nights at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Requirements

Current New York State registered nurse license and registration.
New York State Nurse Practitioner certification and current registration; eligibility requires completion of a New York State-registered NP program or equivalent, or national NP certification by examination.
Completion of the required pharmacy component and instruction in New York State and federal prescription and recordkeeping laws, including the required three-hour course.
A Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if the NP has fewer than 3,600 hours of practice experience, or a Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical NP practice at Mount Sinai Hospital for those with more than 3,600 practice hours.
Master’s degree program preparing an NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe within a specialty, or successful completion of an approved supplemental education program such as a post-master’s NP certificate.
Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing for NPs hired effective June 1, 2019, and for NPs who bill for professional services regardless of hire date; the requirement may be deferred for up to one year with approval from the Chief Nursing Officer or designee.
Credentialing through the Medical Board’s Credentialing Committee and approved Delineation of Privileges.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to take patient histories and perform physical assessment techniques.
Ability to demonstrate and document competency in specialty-specific procedures during orientation and annual performance review.
Ability to interpret and apply nursing research utilization principles and to manage and coordinate a patient caseload.
Ability to work within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation as part of the healthcare team.
Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform duties and skills in the assigned area.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving ability, critical-thinking skills, and leadership ability.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, as required by specialty.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ and families’ health status through comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
Initiate and order selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations; prescribe medication regimens; interpret findings; and adjust plans of care according to accepted standards and guidelines.
Educate and counsel patients on health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
Document findings and plans of care in patient medical records.
Consult with physicians in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs and ages.
Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care.
Participate in team meetings and conferences to support interdisciplinary care.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
Develop individualized plans of care and record, report, and interpret patients’ responses.
Review patient records with the collaborating physician at least every three months when using a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Complete required FPPE or OPPE evaluations for continued credentialing.
Practice in accordance with Medical Staff rules and regulations and Hospital Staff bylaws.
Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System.
Maintain accountability for nursing practice, follow professional ethics, and treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.
Serve as a resource to nurses and other healthcare team members and participate in peer review.
Apply research findings in clinical practice and participate in approved nursing and medical research studies.
Maintain knowledge through self-directed learning, literature review, and educational programs.
Participate in defining, maintaining, and interpreting nursing practice standards and in relevant departmental and interdisciplinary committees.
Promote advanced practice nursing and seek opportunities to enhance professional practice and influence outcomes.