Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine - Delray Beach FL - 8 hr days

NYU Langone Health • Delray Beach, FL

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About The Position

NYU Langone Florida is hiring a Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine in Delray Beach, Florida. The role provides, coordinates, and assures comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and applicable standards of care. It includes diagnosing illnesses and physical conditions and performing therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for a designated inpatient or outpatient population, within a collaborative practice agreement with a specific NYU Langone Health physician.

The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, families, and other disciplines to develop and implement patient-centered plans of care, support continuity of care, and promote quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes. The role also contributes to staff education, clinical standards, research and clinical studies when applicable, and quality and performance improvement. The position is described as an 8-hour day schedule.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Florida.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Certification by ANCC or another specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice, 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 depending on selected privileges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for educating peers and other health professionals.
• Maintain current expertise in the area of practice and promote professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modify them according to clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff in accordance with Medical Staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineation of privileges.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services according to practice protocol.
• Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and support appropriate clinical resource utilization.
• Support the institution's, department's, and service line's mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives.
• Prescribe inpatient and discharge medications in accordance with New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians and other disciplines to develop and implement appropriate plans of care that respect patient and family preferences and promote quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Advise nursing staff responsible for patients in the hospital setting about therapeutic regimens and collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication.
• 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 for groups of patients and ensure communication with family members.
• Formulate plans of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies according to practice protocols; distinguish normal from abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal findings, including referral when appropriate.
• Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Function as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and incorporate the organization's Service Standards into job responsibilities.
• Facilitate continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Monitor and trend cost-effectiveness, including efficiency and service performance indicators.
• Assist with preparation, implementation, and evaluation of 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 under established practice protocols for quality and performance improvement.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time