Nurse Practitioner-Inpatient Oncology -Mount Sinai Hospital-Full Time - Day

Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for the Inpatient Oncology unit, working day shifts. As a Nurse Practitioner in this role, you will provide independent clinical care to oncology patients, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing within your specialty area of practice. You will work collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family health status through comprehensive health history and physical examination
• Initiate and order 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 the patient's medical record
• Consult with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
• Develop individualized plans of care based on patient diagnoses and needs
• Record, report, and interpret patient responses to the plan of care
• Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care
• Participate in team meetings and conferences to support an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality
• 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
• Participate in peer review and departmental committees
• Incorporate research findings into clinical practice and participate in approved nursing and medical research studies
• Maintain current knowledge through self-directed learning, literature review, and educational programs
• Serve as a resource to nurses and other health team members

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license with current registration
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the New York State Department of Education with current registration
• Master's degree from a New York State registered Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent, or successful completion of an approved supplemental education program (post-master's NP certificate)
• Completion of a pharmacy component with required semester hours and instruction in New York State and Federal laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3-hour course)
• 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 a Nurse Practitioner with greater than 3,600 practice hours
• Previous progressive experience relevant to inpatient oncology clinical 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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in the assigned area

Additional Certifications as Required by Specialty

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

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform history taking and physical assessment techniques
• Ability to interpret and apply principles of nursing research utilization
• Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent critical thinking and leadership skills
• Demonstrate competency in specialty-specific procedures according to established standards as part of initial orientation and annual performance review

Employment

• Full-time, day shift position
• Collective bargaining unit: NYSNA-MSH