A nurse practitioner is certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law and licensed as a registered nurse. A nurse practitioner provides acute/primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing and medical administration.

• Master's degree program designed to prepare a registered nurse to provide acute/primary health care services or the successful completion of an approved supplemental education program (i.e., post-Masters NP certificate.)
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Women's Wellness Visits
• Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
• Professional certification by relevant professional organization preferred
• Licensure: New York State License with current registration as a registered nurse.
• State Certification: Certified by the New York State Department of Education as a Nurse Practitioner as follows)
• Is a graduate of New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent OR is certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination.
• Has completed a pharmacy component of not less than the required semester hours or the equivalent AND has been instructed in New York State and federal Laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3-hour course).
• Has a collaborative practice agreement with a physician and designated protocols, both filed with the New York State Department of Education.
• Name: Basic Cardiac Life Support Issuing Agency: National Board for Certification

 

 

Compensation Statement

 

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $145,641.78 - $168,027.89 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 955 - Broadway - Jackson Heights - OFFS, Mount Sinai Hospital

1. Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a periodic review of the collaborative agreement.

2. Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination.

3. Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examination, prescribes and alters medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area.

4. Provides teaching and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.

5. Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record.

6. Consults with physician as established in the collaborative practice agreement.

7. Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.

8. Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to acute/primary health care delivery.

9. Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion but not less than every three months

Professional Development:

1. Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and the Medical Center.

2. Demonstrates accountability for own nursing practice.

3. Advocates for patients/families and supports patients' rights.

4. Considers ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adheres to the code of ethics.

5. Demonstrates a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude in the delivery of health care.

6. Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members.

7. Participates in peer review.

8. Incorporates research findings in clinical practice.

9. Participates in approved nursing and medical research studies.

10. Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning, literature review and attendance at educational programs.

11. Participates in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice.

12. Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of advanced practice nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs which recognize nursing as a profession.

13. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice and patient care delivery.

14. Seeks opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influences outcomes.

15. Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.