Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Gastroenterology NYULH-Suffolk

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women’s imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with neurologists available 24/7. The hospital also has multiple outpatient sites, including wound care, hemodialysis, and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Gastroenterology. In this role, the successful candidate—Nurse Practitioner—will be dedicated to providing quality, professional, cost‑effective health care to all patients at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk. The NP will work as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) collaborating with a licensed physician, fulfilling a broad range of medical services that would otherwise be provided by the physician, within the scope of training/skills outlined in the collaborative agreement approved by the Credentials Committee. The NP may provide care for all patients throughout the hospital as permitted by certification and licensure, assist in patient‑centered care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document according to Clinical Documentation Initiative (CDI), and, when working in surgery, assist in surgical procedures under a surgeon’s collaborative agreement. The NP on the Trauma Team must have privileges for first assist in surgery, experience in emergency medicine, and current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.

Job Responsibilities

• Introduces/identifies self as a nurse practitioner.
• Assists the physician with patient management focusing on quality care and a well‑planned, timely discharge.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with the patient's physician, consulting physicians, case managers, nurses, and other hospital staff regarding any patient information that may affect discharge or hospital course.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment/history and physical examination.
• Assesses/reassesses patient’s condition and care plan.
• Orders and interprets tests and results (lab, radiology, EKG, etc.) based on patient need.
• Orders medications and treatments.
• Documents care in the chart in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Formulates diagnoses.
• Formulates and implements patient care and treatment plans, discussing expectations, needs, and other information with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other staff, using established guidelines where applicable.
• Obtains consents for blood products, blood transfusion, CAT scan and MRI contrast administration, and procedures performed by the PA.
• Initiates consults with physicians and other hospital staff, including hospice and palliative care.
• Initiates and participates in care related to end‑of‑life issues, including Do Not Resuscitate/Intubate (DNR/DNI) and Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) documentation.
• Manages medical/surgical patient care, including emergencies requiring BLS/ACLS/PALS (if adult or family NP).
• Performs trauma assessments/reassessments following ATLS (Trauma Team).
• Performs peri‑ and intra‑operative assessments/reassessments.
• Performs peri‑ and intraprocedure assessments/reassessments.
• Rounds with physicians and other hospital staff.
• Orders, applies, reapplies, and removes restraints.
• Documents all pertinent patient information following departmental and hospital policies, using CDI education.
• Writes legibly.
• Dates, times, and signs all chart entries.
• Uses name stamp.
• Documents patient or family education.
• Documents results of tests ordered or disposition of care.
• Completes all procedure notes.
• Documents communication with physicians.
• Signs, dates, and verifies verbal/telephone orders by the end of each shift.
• Fully completes and submits billing forms by the end of each shift.
• Completes discharge documentation, including summaries, instructions, orders, prescriptions, and other required documentation.

Technical Procedures

• Explains procedure to patient/family.
• Uses sterile technique, including barrier precautions, when needed.
• Performs procedures such as IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, naso/orogastric tube insertion, central venous line removal, etc.
• Performs suturing and provides wound care.
• Provides splints.
• Assists in surgery.
• Assists with cardiac catheterizations.
• Performs CAT scan/MRI injections.
• Performs other radiological injections such as nuclear studies.
• Performs invasive procedures such as PICC insertion, central venous line insertion, chest tube insertion.
• Performs surgical procedures such as chest tube removal, drain removal, etc.
• Assists radiologist with biopsies, drainage procedures, special procedures, etc.
• Performs radiological procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, etc.

General Job Requirements

• Demonstrates positive customer service and satisfaction skills, positive attitude toward change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and solid problem‑solving skills.
• Conducts oneself professionally.
• Demonstrates medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, and manage patients.
• Knows one's limitations and seeks help if needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Works as a team member in a multidisciplinary manner.
• Arrives to work and leaves on time.
• Abides by hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Abides by relevant expectations and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading literature and attending seminars, conferences, and related events. Assists in inter‑ and intra‑departmental instruction.
• Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Answers pages and calls immediately (unless busy) using name, title, and greeting.
• Attends a minimum of 50% of departmental meetings, medical staff meetings, and trauma team meetings.
• Participates in performance assessment and improvement studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an NP educational program approved by the State of New York.
• Current NP certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
• Current New York State license as registered nurse and NP.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

Required Licenses

Registered Nurse License – NYS; Nurse Practitioner License – NYS; Basic Life Support Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics, as required based on selected privileges.
• Experience in Gastroenterology.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with New York State law on salary transparency. The salary range for this role is $138,176.08 – $169,616.08 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.