Nurse Practitioner-Heart Hospital Admin - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Days

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

13h•$85 - $85

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 their specialty. Medical orders, progress notes, and treatment plans do not require physician countersignature. This role provides clinical care in the Heart Hospital at Mount Sinai Hospital. The NP assesses patients and families, develops and documents individualized plans of care, orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribes medications, provides education and counseling, coordinates referrals, and works collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The NP also participates in professional development, research, peer review, committees, and credentialing activities while supporting the mission and standards of the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System.

Requirements

Current New York State registered nurse license and registration.
New York State Nurse Practitioner certification and current registration.
Graduation from 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 relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping, including a three-hour course.
A collaborative practice agreement with a physician and designated protocols if the applicant has fewer than 3,600 hours of Nurse Practitioner practice experience; applicants with more than 3,600 hours may have a collaborative relationship based on employment in clinical practice in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital.
A master’s degree program preparing Nurse Practitioners to diagnose, treat, and prescribe within their 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 who bill for professional services regardless of hire date; the requirement may be deferred for up to one year with approval from 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.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty.
Ability to take histories and perform physical assessment techniques.
Ability to demonstrate and document competency in specialty-specific procedures according to established standards 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.

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 care plans 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 patient medical records.
Consult with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs of patients 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 plans of care based on diagnoses and individual patient needs, and record, report, and interpret clients’ responses to care.
Review patient records with the collaborating physician in a timely manner, 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 and regulations and Hospital Staff bylaws.
Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System.
Demonstrate accountability for nursing practice, consider ethical issues, and adhere to the nursing code of ethics.
Serve as a resource to nurses and other health 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 nursing practice standards.
Contribute to a positive image of advanced practice nursing and participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees affecting nursing practice and patient care.
Seek opportunities to improve professional nursing practice and influence outcomes, and treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.