A nurse practitioner (NP) as described in Title VIII, Article 139 section 6910 of the New York Education Law is a RN who has earned a separate certification as an NP through advanced clinical nursing education in a distinct specialty area of practice. Nurse practitioners are independent practitioners who diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patient’s condition that falls within their specialty area of practice. NOTE: Medical orders, progress notes and treatments plans are not required to be countersigned by a physician.

Requirements:

• Master?s from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current NYS Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licensure and certification. Current Board certification as an NP.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate required
• BLS and ACLS required
• Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice preferred
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude, Excellent technical and patient care skills. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Working knowledge of personal computers and some prior hands-on experience
• Models a customer service focus. Respects patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
• Requires appointment to Medical Center Allied Health Personnel Staff.

Roles & Responsibilities:

CLINICAL PRACTICE 

• Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination. 
• Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examination, prescribes medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to accepted standards of care and practice guidelines
• Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses. 
• Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record. 
• Consults with physician according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols. 
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. 
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care. 
• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery. 
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. 
• Develops the plan of care based on the diagnoses and individual patient needs: • Records, reports, and interprets the client’s responses to the plan of care. 1
• Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion but not less than every three months if utilizing a collaborative practice agreement. 
• Completes the Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or the Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) as required by Medical Staff for continued credentialing status. 
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and the bylaws of the Hospital Staff.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

• Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and the MSHS. 
• Demonstrates accountability for own nursing practice. 
• Advocates for patients/families and supports patients' rights. 
• Considers ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adheres to the code of ethics. 
• Demonstrates a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude in the delivery of health care. 
• Serves as a resource person to nurses and other health team members. 
• Participates in peer review. 
• Incorporates research findings in clinical practice.
• Participates in approved nursing and medical research studies. 
• Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning, literature review and attendance at educational programs. 
• Participates in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice. 
• 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. 
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice and patient care delivery. 
• Seeks opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influences outcomes. 
• Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.