Nurse Practitioner- Manhattan Heart - OFFS, Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Day (4 days/week)

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an independent practitioner who diagnoses, treats, and prescribes for conditions within a distinct specialty area of practice. The NP assesses patients and families, develops and manages individualized plans of care, and provides education and counseling on health promotion, disease prevention, and acute and chronic illness management. The role is based at Manhattan Heart - OFFS, Mount Sinai Hospital, and is listed as full-time, day shift, four days per week. The NP works within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation as applicable, collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, and maintains required professional credentials and evaluations. The position also includes professional development, participation in peer review and research activities, and contributions to nursing practice and patient-care policies.

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 prescription and recordkeeping laws, including the required three-hour course.
A Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if the NP has fewer than 3,600 hours of practice experience, or a Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital if the NP has more than 3,600 practice hours.
A master’s degree program preparing the NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe within the 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 Medical Board’s Credentialing Committee and approved Delineation of Privileges.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Specialty-required certifications, as applicable: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Ability to take patient histories and perform physical assessment techniques.
Ability to demonstrate and document competency in specialty-specific procedures during initial orientation and annual performance review.
Ability to interpret and apply nursing research utilization principles and 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 duties and skills in the assigned area.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem-solving ability, critical thinking, 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 the plan 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 assessment findings and plans of care in patient medical records.
Consult with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provide age-appropriate care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs.
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 individualized plans of care based on diagnoses and patient needs; record, report, and interpret patients’ 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 Evaluations (FPPE) or Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluations (OPPE) for credentialing.
Practice 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 and adhere to nursing ethics.
Serve as a resource to nurses and other health team members, participate in peer review, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice.
Participate in approved nursing and medical research studies and keep professional knowledge current through self-directed learning, literature review, and educational programs.
Participate in defining, maintaining, and interpreting nursing practice standards, and contribute to a positive image of advanced practice nursing.
Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees affecting nursing practice and patient-care delivery; seek opportunities to improve practice and outcomes.
Treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.