Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Medicine And Geriatrics - Mount Sinai-Union Square - Full Time Days

Description A nurse practitioner (NP) as described in Title VIII, Article 139 section 6910 of the New York Education Law is a RN who has earned a separate certification as an NP through advanced clinical nursing education in a distinct specialty area of practice. Nurse practitioners are independent practitioners who diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patient’s condition that falls within their specialty area of practice. NOTE: Medical orders, progress notes and treatment plans are not required to be countersigned by a physician. Responsibilities Assess the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination. Initiate and order selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examinations, prescribe medication regimens, interpret findings and alter plans of care according to accepted standards of care and practice guidelines. Educate and counsel in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses. Document findings and plan of care in the patient’s medical record. Consult with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care. Participate in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery. Maintain patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Develop the plan of care based on the diagnoses and individual patient needs. Record, report, and interpret the clients’ responses to the plan of care. Perform a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion but not less than every three months if utilizing a collaborative practice agreement. Complete the Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or the Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) as required by Medical Staff for continued credentialing status. Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and the bylaws of the Hospital Staff. Professional Development Support the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and the MSHS. Demonstrate accountability for own nursing practice. Consider ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adhere to the code of ethics. Demonstrate a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude in the delivery of health care. Serve as a resource person to nurses and other health team members. Participate in peer review. Incorporate research findings in clinical practice. Participate in approved nursing and medical research studies. Keep knowledge current by self‑directed learning, literature review and attendance at educational programs. Participate in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice. Contribute to the maintenance of a positive image of advanced practice nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs which recognize nursing as a profession. Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice and patient care delivery. Seek opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influence outcomes. Treat co‑workers, patients and families with dignity and respect. Qualifications At least two years of nursing experience in the specialty practice area applied for; one year of NP experience preferred. Licensure: New York State license with current registration as a registered nurse. State Certification: Certified by the New York State Department of Education as a Nurse Practitioner with current registration as follows: graduate of a New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent, or certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination; completion of a pharmacy component of at least the required semester hours or equivalent and instruction in New York State and Federal laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3‑hour course); a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3600 hours of NP experience; alternatively, a Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical practice at Mount Sinai Hospital, with documented NP work history of greater than 3600 practice hours. All NPs, regardless of status, will be placed on an FPPE initially. Education: Master’s degree program designed to prepare an NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patient’s condition that falls within their specialty area of practice, or successful completion of an approved supplemental education program (e.g., post‑master’s NP certificate). Experience: Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice required. For all NPs hired effective June 1 2019, National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required; for NPs who bill for professional services, National Board Certification required regardless of hire date. The Board Certification requirement may be deferred up to one year if approved by the Chief Nursing Officer or designee. Credentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved delineation of privileges. DEA certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty. Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199‑MSBI‑NP. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72.9912 - $72.9912 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Medical Center