Nurse Practitioner- Telemetry ADS - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Night

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

4d•$85 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independently practicing registered nurse with advanced clinical nursing education and certification in a distinct specialty area. The NP diagnoses, treats, and prescribes for conditions within the specialty area of practice. Medical orders, progress notes, and treatment plans do not require physician countersignature. The role provides clinical care to patients and families, including assessment, treatment planning, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing medications, education and counseling, referrals, and documentation. The NP collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team as required by applicable practice arrangements and hospital standards. The position also supports professional development, research-informed practice, peer review, nursing standards, and committees affecting nursing practice and patient care. This is a full-time, night-shift role at Mount Sinai Hospital. The position is represented by NYSNA-MSH. The listed hourly salary range is $84.5895–$84.5895; actual salary may depend on experience, education, and operational need.

Requirements

New York State registered nurse license with current registration.
New York State Nurse Practitioner certification with current registration.
Completion of a New York State-registered Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent, or national association Nurse Practitioner certification by examination.
Completion of the required pharmacy component and instruction in New York State and federal laws concerning prescriptions and recordkeeping, 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; alternatively, a collaborative relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical NP practice at Mount Sinai Hospital for NPs with more than 3,600 practice hours.
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; deferral for up to one year may be approved by 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: ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP.
Ability to take health 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.
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 health care 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 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 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 according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs and ages.
Initiate specialty referrals and promote continuity of care.
Participate in team meetings and conferences to support interdisciplinary care delivery.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Develop individualized plans of care based on diagnoses and patient needs; record, report, and interpret patients’ responses to care.
Review patient records with a collaborating physician in a timely manner and at least every three months when using a collaborative practice agreement.
Complete FPPE or OPPE evaluations as required by the Medical Staff for continued credentialing.
Practice as a member of the allied health staff 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, observe professional ethics, and treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.
Serve as a resource to nurses and other health team members and participate in peer review.
Incorporate research findings into practice and participate in approved nursing and medical research studies.
Keep professional knowledge current through self-directed learning, literature review, and educational programs.
Help define, maintain, and interpret nursing practice standards; participate in committees affecting nursing practice and patient care.
Promote advanced practice nursing and seek opportunities to enhance professional practice and influence outcomes.