Nurse Practitioner - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Workforce Health - Full-time - Day

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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks
• Overall clinical responsibility for the quality, outcomes and effectiveness of various occupational medicine programs in accordance with Medical Center and NYS, JCAHO, CDC and OSHA guidelines.
• Clinical responsibility for medical services including follow-up, tracking and aggregate reporting
• Evaluating, diagnosing and treating occupational health and medical center employees/patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Division of Occupational Medicine and Workforce Health policies and procedures and implements them in the delivery of medical services.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize computers and computer software to input and access patient information and general reports required for patient treatment and compliance status in the clinic and other Division of Occupational Medicine work sites.
• Maintains effective communication with clinic physicians on diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well as implementation of Division policies and procedures. Takes a regular proactive role in communicating and interacting with other members of the treatment team. Interact well with corporate and school client contacts
• Assumes responsibility for progress notes on patient encounters. Maintains accurate and well documented charts.
• Works with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to compliance program policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medication allowed by NYS law.
• Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures, including blood drawing, EKG test administration, vision and audio tests, spirometry and fit testing.
• Assists in the development and implementation of protocols for efficient and optimal patient care.
• Provides for the safety of patients, staff and other employees and visitors in the clinical environment.
• Participates in on-going QI-QA programs.
• Develops and presents at educational sessions annually to adult patient populations
• 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.
• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.
• Leads annual flu vaccine campaign, organizing and staffing PODs
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies.
• Is familiar with and adheres to Medical Center and Department compliance policies and procedures.
• Proactively demonstrates responsibility and accountability for the timely and complete management, report, and tracking of clinical results.
• Promptly advises supervising physician of any issues arising in the treatment of patients and/or gathering, recording and dispersal of required medical documentation.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. Maintains security of confidential patient information and tools necessary to provide operational and clinical services at all Division work sites.
• Keeps documentation required for patient services and data entry secure, organized, up-to-date, clearly labeled and ready for the next member of the health care team in the established handling process.
• Utilizes time in an efficient, organized manner, while maintaining sensitivity to the need for patients to have sufficient time to communicate effectively.
• Proactively participates in expansion and improvement of Division of Occupational Medicine and Workforce Health operations at all assigned sites on a fluctuating schedule.
• Meets regularly with other members of health care team and other staff members to update policy, procedures, new treatment developments and strategies for efficient administration of services.
• Follows up on patient needs and requests promptly and appropriately.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary.
• Tracks employees, volunteers and vendors annual health compliance
• Follows up on employees out on worker’s compensation
• Initiates referrals to specialty areas and fosters continuity of care
• Participates in team meetings and conferences
• Creates MS Power Point graphs to present aggregate data to leadership in meetings re (compliance, Flu program, work place exposures, other)
• Scans documents into EMR storage system (OnBase)
• Registers employees, volunteers, vendors, other in EMR system during each visit
• Answers incoming calls from Call Center
• Other non—clinical responsibilities as assigned by Medical or Clinical Director

Requirements:

• Master's from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current NYS Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses and registration certifications. Current ANCC certification.
• Willing to accept fluctuating hours as needed.
• 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. 

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

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 $87692 - $131538 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.