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

NYU Langone Health • Delray Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is seeking 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 illness and physical conditions and performing therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for a designated inpatient or outpatient population under a collaborative practice agreement with a specific NYU Langone Health physician.

The Nurse Practitioner assesses patients, develops and implements care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, orders and interprets customary diagnostic studies, and prescribes medications and other services within applicable laws and practice protocols. The role also supports patient and family education, continuity of care, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, research activities when applicable, and the professional development of peers and colleagues.

This position is based in Delray Beach, Florida, with an 8-hour day schedule. NYU Langone Florida offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, time off, employee resource groups, and a holistic employee wellness program.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Florida.
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Certification by ANCC or another specialty organization certifying 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; these may be required depending on selected privileges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert and educational resource for peers and other health professionals; maintain current expertise and promote professional growth.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of patients’ age and cultural groups in care delivery.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans, modifying them according to clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practice according to medical staff rules, regulations, bylaws, and delineation of privileges.
• Prescribe medical equipment and devices, physical and occupational therapy, home health services, and inpatient and discharge medications in accordance with practice protocols and New York State law.
• Plan and organize care around individual patient needs and appropriate use of clinical resources.
• Collaborate with attending and consulting physicians, nursing staff, and other disciplines to develop and implement care plans that reflect patient and family preferences and support quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Provide nursing staff with consultation on therapeutic regimens and collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure timely communication.
• Coordinate communication with patients’ families, 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.
• Formulate plans of care with attending physicians, patients, and families 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 indicated.
• Perform complete health histories, physical examinations, and psychosocial assessments within the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Support continuity of care across services, including home care, other facilities, and physician appointments.
• Monitor and trend cost-effectiveness and service efficiency and performance indicators.
• Assist with preparing, implementing, and evaluating research protocols when applicable; collaborate on clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Use evidence-based literature to advise and support practice changes.
• Participate in developing and monitoring patient outcomes for quality and performance improvement.
• Follow institutional service standards and participate in activities related to professional nursing standards and relevant external regulations.
• Function respectfully as a member of the health care team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic 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