Nurse Practitioner - Telemetry - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Night

Overview Description: Job Title - Nurse Practitioner - Telemetry - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Night A nurse practitioner (NP) as described in Title VIII, Article 139 section 6910 of the New York Education Law is an 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 Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination. Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examinations, prescribes medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to accepted standards of care and practice guidelines. Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses. Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record. Consults with physician according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrates 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 the assigned area. Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care. Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Develops the plan of care based on the diagnoses and individual patient needs: Records, reports, and interprets the clients' responses to the plan of care. Performs 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. Completes FPPE or OPPE as required by Medical Staff for credentialing status. Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the Medical Staff rules and Hospital bylaws. Professional Development Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS). Demonstrates accountability for own nursing practice. Considers ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adheres to the code of ethics. Demonstrates a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude in the delivery of health care. Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members. Participates in peer review. Incorporates research findings in clinical practice. Participates in approved nursing and medical research studies. Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning, literature review and attendance at educational programs. Participates in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice. Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of advanced practice nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs recognizing nursing as a profession. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees influencing policies affecting nursing practice and patient care delivery. Seeks opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influences outcomes. Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to perform history taking. Ability to perform physical assessment techniques. Demonstrate and complete documentation of competency in specialty-specific procedures as part of orientation and annual performance review with collaborating physician or designee. Ability to interpret and apply principles of nursing research utilization. Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload. Work within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation as a member of the health care team in area of practice. Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks in the area of assignment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem solving, and strong critical thinking and leadership. Education and Experience 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. Graduate of a New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent, or certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination. Has completed a pharmacy component of not less than the required semester hours and has been instructed in New York State and Federal Laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3-hour course). Has a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3600 hours of NP experience. Note: Some NPs may have a Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical practice at Mount Sinai Hospital. If there is a documented work history as a Nurse Practitioner with greater than 3600 practice hours, the FPPE will be used initially. Education: Master\'s degree program designed to prepare an NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patient’s condition within their specialty area of practice or the completion of an approved post-master\'s NP certificate. Experience: Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice required. National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing is required for all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019. For NPs who bill for professional services, certification is required regardless of hire date. Certification requirement may be deferred up to 1 year with approval. DEA, BLS required. ACLS, PALS, NALS, NRP certificates as required by specialty. Employer Description Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and to fair access to opportunities. Our leaders foster collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning to improve patient care and work experiences. Compensation The salary range for the role is $84,589.5 per hour. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need. The listed range does not include bonuses, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr