Nursing Jobs in East Hills, NY
$129,000 - $140,000 / year
Description 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 patients 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. PRINCIPLES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL PRACTICE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 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 with current registration as follows: a.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. b.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). c.Has a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3600 hours experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner. OR Has a Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical practice in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital. If there is a documented work history as a Nurse Practitioner with greater than 3600 practice hours. Please note all NPs regardless of their status will be placed on an FPPE initially) Education: Master's degree program designed to prepare a NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patients condition that fall within their specialty area of practice or the successful completion of an approved supplemental education program, i.e., post-Masters NP certificate. Experience: Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice required. For all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019, National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required. For NPs who bill for professional services, National Board Certification is required regardless of hire date. The Board Certification requirement may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee. Credentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty. Experience Requirements At least two years of nursing experience in area of specialty practice applied for. Nurse Practitioner experience of at least one year preferred. Responsibilities 1. Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination. 2. 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 3. Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses. 4. Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record. 5. Consults with physician according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols. 6. 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. 7. Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care. 8. Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery. 9. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. 10. Develops the plan of care based on the diagnoses and individual patient needs: records, reports, and interprets the clients responses to the plan of care. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Ability to perform history taking. Ability to perform physical assessment techniques. Demonstrate and complete documentation of competency in specialty specific procedures according to established standards as part of initial orientation and annual performance review with collaborating physician or appropriately credentialed designee. Ability to interpret and apply principles of nursing research utilization. Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload. Work within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation as a member of the health care team in area of practice Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in area of assignment. Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership Qualifications Licensure: New York State License with current registration as a registered nurse. 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 with current registration as follows: a.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. b.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). c.Has a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3600 hours experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner. OR Has a Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical practice in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital. If there is a documented work history as a Nurse Practitioner with greater than 3600 practice hours. Please note all NPs regardless of their status will be placed on an FPPE initially) Education: Master's degree program designed to prepare a NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patients condition that fall within their specialty area of practice or the successful completion of an approved supplemental education program, i.e., post-Masters NP certificate. Experience: Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice required. For all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019, National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required. For NPs who bill for professional services, National Board Certification is required regardless of hire date. The Board Certification requirement may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee. Credentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty. At least two years of nursing experience in area of specialty practice applied for. Nurse Practitioner experience of at least one year preferred. Licensed as a registered nurse with current registration in New York State Name: Basic Life Saver (BCLS) Issuing Agency: AHA Certification: NRP (Labor and Delivery, NICU dept) Certification: ACLS (in ED; PACU/ASU; ICUs; Telemetry Units; SDU; IR, Interventional Cardiology (CCL/EP/Echo); L&D; Endoscopy, and APN Adult Oncology Certification: PALS (in ED; PACU; IR; Peds ICU, and APNs Pediatric Oncology depts.) Heartsaver Certification from American Heart Association Employer Description 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 $129000 - $140000 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. 
$117,204.63 - $141,254.63 / year
Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care provided, including restorative care for residents in a manner that is reflective the ESCC Core Values. As the direct care provider of health services, he/she shares appropriate information with all other health services staff in an effort to assist each resident in achieving his/her maximum level of development. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses the resident, plans intervention and evaluates the outcome of care provided. Performs treatments and special care as required, ex. tracheotomy care, central venous lines, oxygen administration, cast care, dressing changes, etc. Administer medication and immunization as ordered. Confer with physician or other health team members regarding patient care management. Assist the physician in performing physical examinations and treatments. Evaluate the effects of prescribed treatment including orthotics and report same to appropriate disciplines. Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, seizures activity, other disease manifestations and other clinically significant data. Implement plan of care as outlines in the resident’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan including positioning, play, feeding techniques, behavior modifications plan etc. Participate in completing MDS. Revised care plan as resident condition changes. Assumes the role of nurse in charge of a unit for the shift as assigned Educate residents and families with regard to their treatment plan Document interventions and teaching outcomes accurately and timely Maintain a safe therapeutic resident care environment. Directs and supervises CNAs, unit a clerk, LPN and other RN’s when in charge. Establishes effective working relations with staff residents and family members. Ensures that the Center and the Department of Nursing policies and procedures are follow in the planning implementation and evaluation of care. Review medication administration records for completeness at end of shift. Give and receives the nursing report and follow through on any special instructions. When in charge makes periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by LPN’s and CNAs and to evaluate the residents physical and emotional status. Participates in the orientation of new staff residents and families to the unit. Carries out restorative and rehabilitative programs including teaching resident to wash/feed/dress self as appropriate. Ensures that the facility policy on the use of restraints is followed and that documentation is timely and accurate. Ensure that the unit is kept clean free from clutter and that the supply room door is kept locked; request the supervisor’s intervention as necessary to achieve this. Follows infection control standards and ensures that assigned personnel do likewise. Keep abreast of new nursing policies and procedures. Keep nurses notes, plan of care and all other documentation pertaining to your assigned resident timely accurate and complete. Carries out end of shift responsibility e.g. supplies are available for next shift’. Unit is clean and tidy; all documentation is complete and accurate. Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator. Qualifications Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited RN program. New York State RN License Required New York State RN Registration Certificate Required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing preferred Current BCLS certification Experience One (1) year clinical experience in a pediatric and/or adolescent chronic /rehabilitative care facility preferred. Employee Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently. Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds. Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary. Working Conditions: Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area. Will be subject to frequent interruptions. May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Salary Range: $117,204.63/Yr to $141,254.63/Yr