Nurse Practitioner- Gastrointestinal - Mount Sinai Doctors 425 West 59th Street - Full Time days

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independent practitioner who diagnoses, treats, and prescribes for conditions within the NP’s specialty area of practice. The role involves providing gastrointestinal clinical care, including assessing patients and families, developing and implementing plans of care, educating patients, coordinating referrals, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The NP documents care, follows applicable professional and medical staff standards, and maintains patient and employee confidentiality.

The NP also supports the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System’s mission and goals, advocates for patients, contributes to professional practice and peer review, keeps clinical knowledge current, and participates in research, education, and committees as appropriate.

Requirements

• New York State RN 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 prescription and recordkeeping laws, including the required three-hour course.
• A collaborative practice agreement with a physician and designated protocols if the applicant has fewer than 3,600 hours of experience practicing as an NP; alternatively, a collaborative relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical NP practice at Mount Sinai Hospital for applicants with more than 3,600 NP practice hours. All NPs are initially placed on an FPPE.
• A master’s degree program designed to prepare an NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the specialty area, 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 all NPs who bill for professional services. With approval by the Chief Nursing Officer or designee, the requirement may be deferred for up to one year.
• 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.
• At least two years of nursing experience in the area of specialty practice applied for.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred.

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 plans 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 the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs of patients in the assigned area.
• 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 in the management of information.
• Develop plans of care based on diagnoses and individual patient needs; record, report, and interpret patients’ responses to those plans.
• 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 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, advocate for patients and families, and support patients’ rights.
• Address ethical issues in professional nursing practice and adhere to the code of ethics; provide care with a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude.
• 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, and contribute to the positive image of advanced practice nursing.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees that influence policies affecting nursing practice and patient care delivery.
• Seek opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influence outcomes; treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.

What This Job Offers

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