Nurse Practitioner

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for direct patient care and coordination within specialty areas. The role assesses patients through health histories and physical examinations, initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures according to specialty protocols, and educates and counsels patients in line with departmental and specialty practice standards. The Nurse Practitioner works with physicians and other health care providers to develop and implement patient treatment plans. The position supports the institution’s clinical, educational, and academic mission. Alongside clinical responsibilities, it may involve teaching and mentorship through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program. Care may be provided in outpatient and/or inpatient settings.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Nursing.
Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a physician practice or hospital setting; related specialty experience preferred. New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.
NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner license and current NP registration.
NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration.
Applicable national board certification, such as ANCC or PNCB.
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Infection Control Certificate.
Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate.
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team-oriented individual.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a related specialty.
Prior experience or interest in clinical teaching, precepting, or involvement in an academic program for advanced practice provider training.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.
Evaluate new and established patients by obtaining comprehensive or focused health histories and performing limited or complete physical examinations as appropriate.
Order laboratory tests, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations; review and interpret results to develop patient care plans.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and practice guidelines.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate to department and training.
Document care in patients’ medical records in accordance with documentation best practices.
Counsel and educate patients and their care providers on disease management, prevention, and health promotion, taking age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background into account.
Coordinate with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other health care providers to support continuity of care and patient outcomes.
Participate in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.
Assist with preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
Perform related duties as required by patient or practice needs and by delineation of privileges, within the legal scope of practice and departmental protocols.
May teach and mentor through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program.