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

Job Title Nurse Practitioner – Telemetry – Mount Sinai Hospital – Full Time – Night Principles Duties and Responsibilities – Clinical Practice 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 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. Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care. Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance interdisciplinary approach to care delivery. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Develops the plan of care based on diagnoses and individual patient needs. Records, reports, and interprets the client’s responses to the plan of care. Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physician timely, but not less than every three months if utilizing a collaborative practice agreement. Completes the Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) as required by Medical Staff for continued credentialing status. Practices as member of allied health staff per rules and regulations of Medical Staff and bylaws of Hospital Staff. Professional Development Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of Department of Nursing and MSHS. Demonstrates accountability for own nursing practice. Considers ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adheres to code of ethics. Demonstrates a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude in delivery of health care. Serves as 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 positive image of advanced practice nursing in medical center and 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 Required Ability to perform history taking. Ability to perform physical assessment techniques. Demonstrates and completes documentation of competency in specialty‑specific procedures according to established standards as part of initial orientation and annual performance review. Ability to interpret and apply principles of nursing research utilization. Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload. Works within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation as member of health care team in area of practice. Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in assignment area. Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem‑solving and critical thinking and leadership. Education Requirements New York State Licensed RN with current registration as registered nurse. Certified by New York State Department of Education as Nurse Practitioner with current registration; either graduate of NY State registered NP program or certified by national association via examination. Completed required pharmacy component semester hours or equivalent and instructed in NY & Federal laws relating to prescriptions and record‑keeping. Collaborative Practice Agreement with physician and designated protocols if Master’s degree program or 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, certification required regardless of hire date. Board certification may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee. Credentialed through Credentialing Committee of 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), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty. Medical Orders Policy Medical orders, progress notes and treatment plans are not required to be countersigned by a physician. 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 based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Health System