Nurse Practitioner- Outpatient Primary Care SC - ISM, Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Day

Job Title- Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Primary Care SC - ISM, Mount Sinai
Hospital - 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 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

* 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 clients responses to the plan of care.
* 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.
* 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

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS-See Attached for Additional Detail

* 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-master's 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.

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/