Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Stress Testing - Levit Medical, Brooklyn - 10hr Days Russian fluency preferred

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

7d • $151,531 - $182,031 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for Cardiac Stress Testing at Levit Medical in Brooklyn. The role provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and applicable standards of care. It includes diagnosing illness and physical conditions and performing therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for the designated patient population under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician on the NYU Hospitals Center staff. The position works mostly in the stress lab (NIC).

Requirements

• Current New York State registration as a Professional Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Certification by ANCC or another specialty organization certifying Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice, obtained as soon as feasible following graduation from an NP graduate program.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS or PALS) through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics, may be required based on selected privileges.
• Cardiology experience.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice caring for the patient population served, with ability to apply the nursing process toward specific outcomes while addressing patient and family safety and satisfaction.
• Previous experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving, critical-thinking, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work collaboratively as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Ability to act as an effective change agent.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization according to protocols and pathways.
• Monitor and trend cost-effectiveness, including service efficiency and performance indicators.
• Assist in preparing, implementing, and evaluating research protocols when applicable.
• Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to develop and implement clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Use evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes.
• Participate in developing and monitoring patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals.
• Maintain current expertise and promote professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans, modifying them according to clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to Medical Staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineated privileges.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocols.
• Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians and other disciplines to develop and implement plans of care that reflect patient and family preferences and support quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected goals and length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies; distinguish normal from abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal results, including referrals when appropriate.
• Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments within the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Function respectfully as a member of the health care team.
• Participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and requirements of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and incorporate the organization's Service Standards into work.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Consult with hospital nursing staff about patients' therapeutic regimens.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication with nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines, and ancillary services.
• Participate in developing and revising interdisciplinary and nursing standards and patient and family education materials relevant to the area of practice.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement therapeutic plans of care and ensure communication with family members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level