Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - SICU - Manhattan - Rotational Shifts

Overview

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that focuses on quality and patient outcomes. It includes six inpatient locations, the Perlmutter Cancer Center, over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida, two tuition-free medical schools, and a robust research enterprise with NIH awards.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the SICU in Manhattan. Please note, previous APP experience in critical care is strongly preferred for this role. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and applicable standards of care, diagnosis of illness and physical conditions, and performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for the designated inpatient or outpatient population within a collaborative practice agreement with a specific physician on the NYU Hospitals Center staff.

• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators for the service.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintains current expertise in the area of practice.
• Promotes professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• Considers the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the Medical Staff rules, regulations, and bylaws.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Collaborates with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify and implement a care plan that aligns with patient preferences and improves outcomes.
• Formulates the plan of care with the attending physician, patient, and family based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
• Orders laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies per practice protocols and follows up on abnormal findings as appropriate.
• Performs complete health history, physical examination, and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice unit.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participates in activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s Service Standards and incorporates them into performance.
• Supports continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g., home care and follow-up with physicians.
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to nursing staff responsible for patient care.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and the attending physician to maintain timely communication with families and the care team.
• Contributes to the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards and patient education materials relevant to the practice.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement the therapeutic plan for a group of patients and ensure family communication.

To qualify you must have:

• Licensure:
  Current registration as Professional Nurse in New York and Registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Education:
  
  Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Certification: ANCC or board certification from another specialty organization certifying Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS, Basic Life Support Certification.

Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) may be required based on privileges. At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the patient population served; ability to apply nursing process toward outcomes; experience as a nurse practitioner…