Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology and Respiratory Institute - Mount Sinai Union Square - Full Time Days

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Pulmonology and Respiratory Institute at Mount Sinai Union Square. This is a full-time, day-shift position for an independent practitioner who will diagnose, treat, and prescribe for patients within pulmonology and respiratory specialty practice. As a Nurse Practitioner in New York State, you will work autonomously; 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
• 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
• 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 patient diagnoses and 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 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 in professional nursing practice and adhere to the code of ethics
• Demonstrate humanistic, kind, and caring attitudes in healthcare delivery
• Serve as a resource 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 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
• 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
• Master's degree program designed to prepare a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose, treat, and prescribe within specialty area of practice, OR successful completion of an approved supplemental education program (post-Master's NP certificate)
• Certification by the New York State Department of Education as a Nurse Practitioner with current registration
• Graduate of New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent, OR certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination
• Completion of pharmacy component of not less than required semester hours or equivalent
• 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 experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, OR Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical practice in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital if 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
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least two years of nursing experience in area of specialty practice applied for
• National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing (required for all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019; required for NPs who bill for professional services regardless of hire date; may be deferred up to one year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as required by specialty

Preferred Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner experience of at least one year

Schedule

• Full-time, day shift

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $72.99
• 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

Employment

• Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSBI-NP
• All NPs regardless of status will be placed on FPPE initially