Nurse Practitioner-Hospital Medicine Practice - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Day

Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Hospital Medicine Practice to provide independent clinical care in a full-time, day shift position. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will diagnose, treat, and prescribe for patients within your specialty area of practice. Medical orders, progress notes, and treatment plans do not require physician countersignature.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family health status through comprehensive health history and physical examination
• Order and initiate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations
• Prescribe medication regimens and interpret findings according to accepted standards of care and practice guidelines
• Educate and counsel patients in health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic illnesses
• Document findings and plan of care in patient medical records
• Consult with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
• Provide age-appropriate care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety criteria
• Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care
• Participate in team meetings and conferences to support interdisciplinary care delivery
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality
• Develop individualized plans of care based on diagnoses and patient needs
• Record, report, and interpret patient responses to the plan of care
• Perform patient record reviews with the collaborating physician at least every three months if utilizing a collaborative practice agreement
• Complete Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) as required by Medical Staff
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to Medical Staff rules and Hospital Staff bylaws

Professional Development

• Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System
• Demonstrate accountability for your nursing practice
• Consider ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adhere to the code of ethics
• Demonstrate humanistic, kind, and caring attitudes in health care delivery
• Serve as a resource person to nurses and other health team members
• Participate in peer review
• Incorporate research findings into clinical practice
• Participate in approved nursing and medical research studies
• Keep knowledge current through self-directed learning, literature review, and attendance at educational programs
• Participate in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice
• Contribute to maintaining a positive image of advanced practice nursing in the medical center and community
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees that influence nursing practice and patient care delivery
• Seek opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influence outcomes
• Treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license with current registration
• New York State Department of Education certification as a Nurse Practitioner with current registration
• Master's degree program designed to prepare an NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe, or successful completion of an approved supplemental education program (post-master's NP certificate)
• Completion of a pharmacy component of not less than required semester hours
• Instruction in New York State and Federal Laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3-hour course)
• Previous progressive experience relevant to hospital medicine practice
• National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing (required for all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019; for NPs who bill for professional services, required regardless of hire date; may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee)
• Credentialing through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3,600 hours of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, OR Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital if documented work history as an NP with greater than 3,600 practice hours (all NPs will be placed on FPPE initially)

Additional Certifications as Required by Specialty

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform history taking
• Ability to perform physical assessment techniques
• Ability to demonstrate and complete 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
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in your area of assignment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent critical thinking and leadership skills

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $84.59
• Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need
• Salary range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits

Union Affiliation

• NYSNA at Mount Sinai Hospital