Nurse Practitioner

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Job Details

Endoscopy Nurse Practitioner Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care to patients undergoing Endoscopy and Pain Management procedures. Working collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia providers, nursing, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, the NP supports the safe and efficient management of patients throughout the procedural continuum, including pre-procedure assessment, preparation, coordination of care, post-procedure evaluation, patient education, and follow-up.

The NP promotes timely patient progression, clinical quality, patient safety, and continuity of care while practicing in accordance with New York State regulations, organizational policies, medical staff bylaws, credentialing requirements, and the individual's approved scope of practice.

Endoscopy NP Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the initiation of a patient-focused team in providing direct and collaborative health care

• Performs physical examination and comprehensive patient assessment on pre-surgical patients

• Collects and collages all pertinent patient information related to diagnosis and demographics

• Initiates patient on the designated clinical pathway

• Ensures that all tests, therapies and treatments associated with the pathway are begun

• Demonstrates care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs, and recognition of patient rights

• Collaborates with Gastroenterologists, Pain Management Physicians, Anesthesiologists, Nursing Leadership, Registered Nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Endoscopy NP Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Graduate of an accredited program for Certified Nurse Practitioner

• Current licensure by N.Y.S. Dept. of Education to practice as RN and NP. Master's Degree and Certification required

• Family Nurse Practitioner preferred

• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license

• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner

• Current BLS certification required

• ACLS certification required

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

• Knowledge of peri-procedural patient management and procedural safety

• Ability to recognize clinical conditions requiring escalation or additional evaluation before a procedure

• Knowledge of anticoagulation and other medication considerations associated with invasive procedures

• Effective interdisciplinary communication and collaboration

• Strong patient and family education skills

• Ability to prioritize and coordinate care in a high-volume procedural environment

• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, patient experience, and evidence-based practice

• Previous Nurse Practitioner experience in a procedural, perioperative, gastroenterology, pain management, anesthesia, acute care, or related specialty preferred

• Experience caring for patients undergoing moderate sedation or anesthesia-supported procedures preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of pre-procedure assessment, medication management, patient education, and post-procedure care preferred

Salary Range

USD $74.14 - USD $83.88 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.