Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join Manhattan Heart - OFFS in a full-time day position working 4 days per week. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will function as an independent practitioner within your specialty area, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing for patients according to New York State regulations. Medical orders, progress notes, and treatment plans do not require physician countersignature.
Clinical Setting
You will work within the Manhattan Heart - OFFS department at Mount Sinai Hospital, a leading academic medical system in the New York metro area. Mount Sinai is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report, with top 5 ranking in Cardiology/Heart Surgery.
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 patient medical records
- Consult with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served in your assigned area
- 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
- 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
- Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System
- Demonstrate accountability for your nursing practice and adherence to the code of ethics
- Serve as a resource person to nurses and other health team members
- Participate in peer review and approved nursing and medical research studies
- Keep knowledge current through self-directed learning, literature review, and attendance at educational programs
- Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees that influence nursing practice and patient care delivery
- Treat co-workers, patients, and families with dignity and respect
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 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 cardiac clinical practice
- National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing (required for all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019, or for NPs who bill for professional services; may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer)
- 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
- Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if you have fewer 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 you have documented work history as a Nurse Practitioner with greater than 3,600 practice hours
Additional Certifications as Required by Specialty
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to perform comprehensive history taking
- Ability to perform physical assessment techniques
- 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
- Excellent critical thinking and leadership abilities
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Day shift
- 4 days per week
Compensation
- Hourly rate: $84.59
- Actual salary depends on experience, education, and operational need
- Salary range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differentials, or other forms of compensation or benefits
Union Affiliation
- NYSNA at Mount Sinai Hospital
