Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Interventional Radiology

Title:

Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Interventional Radiology

Org Unit: IR Clinical 2

Work Days:

Weekly

Hours:

35.00

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Salary Range:$-$

Responsible for direct patient care and coordination within specialty area(s). Assesses patients by means of health history and physical examination. Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as determined by specialty area(s) following appropriate clinical protocols. Educates and councils patients as appropriate by department and specialty practice standards. Confers with physicians and other health care providers in completing and implementing appropriate patient treatment plans.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, three 12‑hour shifts per week

• Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.
• Evaluates new and/or established patients by obtaining comprehensive and focused health histories and performing both limited and complete physical examinations as appropriate.
• Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations. Reviews and interprets results to develop patient care plan. Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions as appropriate, following accepted standard of care and practice guidelines.
• Depending on department and training, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Enters the above in patients’ medical records in accordance with documentation best practice standards.
• Counsels/educates patients and their care providers on acute/chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background to ensure safe, complete, & culturally competent care.
• Confers with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other health care providers to promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by delineation of privileges, in accordance with legal scope of practice and departmental protocols.

• Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing

• Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.
• New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.

• NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration
• NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration
• Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc)
• Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)
• Infection Control Certificate

Work requires direct patient care and coordination within specialty area(s), competency in performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and the ability to adapt to a 12‑hour shift schedule. Physical demands include lifting/storing patients, monitoring patient vital signs, and other related tasks. Employees may be required to work in a fast‑paced inpatient setting that may involve exposure to bodily fluids, radiation, and other related hazards.

Employees must maintain occupational safety and hygiene standards, including use of personal protective equipment, and follow all institutional safety protocols.

No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or evidenced discrimination involving race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, creed, disability, national origin, citizenship, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. The organization encourages qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.