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 registered nurse with advanced clinical nursing education and New York State certification in a specialty area. The NP diagnoses, treats, and prescribes for conditions within that specialty. Medical orders, progress notes, and treatment plans do not require physician countersignature. In the Interventional Radiology practice at Mount Sinai Hospital, the NP assesses patients and families, orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic services, prescribes medication regimens, develops and adjusts plans of care, and provides education and counseling. The NP documents care, coordinates referrals and continuity of care, collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and practices in accordance with applicable standards, policies, protocols, and Medical Staff requirements. The role also includes professional development and participation in peer review, research, educational activities, committees, and efforts to maintain nursing practice standards. This is a full-time day position represented by NYSNA-MSH. The listed salary is $84.59 per hour.

Requirements

New York State registered nurse license with current registration.
New York State Nurse Practitioner certification with current registration; eligibility must meet applicable education, examination, and pharmacy education requirements described in the posting.
A Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if the NP has fewer than 3,600 hours of NP practice experience; alternatively, 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 billing for professional services; deferral for up to one year may be approved by the Chief Nursing Officer or designee.
Credentialing through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Specialty-required certifications as applicable, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Ability to take patient histories and perform 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 nursing research utilization principles and manage and coordinate a patient caseload.
Ability to work within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation as a member 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.

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 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 patients’ medical records.
Consult with physicians in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs of patients in the assigned area and across relevant age groups.
Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care.
Participate in team meetings and conferences to support interdisciplinary care delivery.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
Develop plans of care based on diagnoses and individual patient needs; 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 as a member of the allied health staff in accordance with Medical Staff rules, 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 professional nursing practice and adhere to nursing ethics.
Serve as a resource for nurses and other health team members, participate in peer review, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice.
Participate in approved nursing and medical research studies and keep professional knowledge current through independent learning, literature review, and educational programs.
Participate in defining, maintaining, and interpreting nursing practice standards and in departmental and interdisciplinary committees affecting nursing practice and patient care.
Promote advanced practice nursing and seek opportunities to enhance professional practice and influence outcomes.
Treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.