Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Provides inpatient care in an acute care setting in collaboration with a physician.

The nurse practitioner cares for patients on the acute care service, writes orders on same and obtains consents for surgery, blood transfusions and other procedures.

The nurse practitioner may remove chest tubes, epicardial wires, packing, staples and sutures, draw bloods, ABG's, insert intravenous lines, nasogastric tubes, perform suctioning, chest physical therapy, local wound debridement and care.

The nurse practitioner whose practice is based in the acute care setting shall assess the physical and psychosocial status of the patient by means of interview, health history, physical exam and diagnostic tests.

In accordance with medical protocols agreed upon in advance between the nurse practitioner performing these services and the collaborating physician, the nurse practitioner shall evaluate test findings, make an initial medical diagnosis and initiate appropriate action with the continuing health care needs of the patient.

The nurse practitioner shall participate in nursing, medical student and resident teaching.

Performs other related duties as required.

Attends meetings as required.

Participates in educational programs and In Service Meetings.

Education:

• Meet the qualifications of and practice within the parameters as stated in Chapter 257 of the Laws as of 1988 and Article 139 of the Education Law of New York State, which include provisions for the prescribing of drugs, devices, and immunizations.
• Hold a current New York State License.
• Be currently registered as a registered professional nurse in good standing.
• Be certified as a nurse practitioner pursuant to sec 6910 to the Educational Law.
• Hold a Masters Degree in Nursing.

Experience:

Must have 3-5 years experience as an RN in a critical care setting.

Contact with staff, patients, families.

Frequent prolonged standing/ walking.

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Lifts, positions, pushes and/ or transfers patients.

Lifts supplies/ equipment.

Protective clothing; gloves, gown, protective glasses, mask.

Pay Range USD $145,904.00 - USD $145,904.00 /Yr.

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.

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