Nurse Practitioner-Interventional Radiology - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time Day

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independently practicing clinician who diagnoses, treats, and prescribes for conditions within the NP’s specialty area of practice. The NP provides care in Interventional Radiology at Mount Sinai Hospital, assessing patients and families through comprehensive histories and physical examinations, ordering selected diagnostic and therapeutic services, prescribing medication regimens, interpreting findings, and adapting plans of care in keeping with accepted standards and guidelines. Medical orders, progress notes, and treatment plans do not require physician countersignature. The NP provides education and counseling, coordinates referrals and continuity of care, documents care, and works with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The role also includes professional development, participation in peer review, research, education, committees, and activities that support nursing practice and patient care. The NP works under a collaborative practice agreement or relationship as applicable, and completes required credentialing and professional practice evaluations.

Requirements

Current New York State registered nurse license and registration.
New York State Nurse Practitioner certification and current registration; applicants must have graduated from a New York State-registered NP program or equivalent, or hold national association 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 applicant has fewer than 3,600 hours of NP practice experience; applicants with more than 3,600 hours must have a collaborative relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical NP practice at Mount Sinai Hospital.
A master’s degree program preparing the NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the 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 billing for professional services; the requirement may be deferred for up to one year with approval from the Chief Nursing Officer or designee.
Credentialing through the Medical Board Credentialing Committee with approved Delineation of Privileges.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Specialty-required certifications, as applicable: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Ability to perform history taking and physical assessment techniques.
Ability to demonstrate and document competency in specialty-specific procedures during initial orientation and annual performance review.
Ability to interpret and apply principles of nursing research utilization.
Ability 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 tasks and skills in the assigned area.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving ability, critical-thinking skills, and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ and families’ health status through comprehensive health histories and physical examinations.
Initiate and order selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations; prescribe medication regimens; interpret findings; and adjust the plan of care according to accepted standards and practice guidelines.
Educate and counsel patients about health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
Document findings and plans of care in patients’ medical records.
Consult with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs of patients served in the assigned area.
Initiate referrals to specialty services and promote continuity of care.
Participate in team meetings and conferences to support interdisciplinary care delivery.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
Develop individualized plans of care based on diagnoses and patient needs, and record, report, and interpret patients’ responses to care.
Review patient records with the collaborating physician in a timely manner, and at least every three months when using a collaborative practice agreement.
Complete required Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) 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.
Incorporate research findings into clinical practice and participate in approved nursing and medical research studies.
Maintain current knowledge through self-directed learning, literature review, and educational programs.
Participate in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
Contribute to the professional image of advanced practice nursing and participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees affecting nursing practice and patient care.
Seek opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influence outcomes.