Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit- Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Night

Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on a full-time night shift basis. In this role, you will provide advanced clinical care to pediatric cardiac patients in a critical care setting, working as an independent practitioner within a collaborative practice framework.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess the health status of patients and families 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
• Alter the plan of care based on patient response and clinical assessment
• Educate and counsel patients and families 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
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of pediatric patients served
• 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

Professional Development

• Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and Mount Sinai Health System
• Demonstrate accountability for your own nursing practice
• Consider ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adhere to the code of ethics
• Demonstrate a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude 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 local community
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees that influence policies affecting nursing practice and patient care
• Seek opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influence outcomes
• 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 pediatric cardiac intensive care practice
• National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing (required for all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019; may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if you have 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 you have documented work history as a Nurse Practitioner with greater than 3,600 practice hours
• Credentialing through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges
• Competency documentation in specialty-specific procedures according to established standards as part of initial orientation and annual performance review

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform 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 the assigned area
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent critical thinking and leadership skills

Schedule

Full-time night shift position.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $84.59. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. This rate does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Union Affiliation

NYSNA at Mount Sinai Hospital, G18 - Pediatrics Nursing - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine.