Nurse Practitioner-PD

Nurse Practitioner – PRE Surgical Testing

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown.

The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building.

Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is is currently looking for an experienced APP/MLP Nurse Practitioner to join our team of primary care specialists committed to providing advanced, high quality healthcare in an outpatient setting.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. ng physicians with the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients within the acute care setting.

Job Details

PST Nurse Practitioner Summary

Coordinates the initiation of a patient-focused team in providing direct and collaborative health care. Performs physical examination and comprehensive patient assessment on pre-surgical patients. Collects and collages all pertinent patient information related to diagnosis and demographics.

Initiates patient on the designated clinical pathway. Ensures that all tests, therapies and treatments associated with the pathway are begun. Demonstrates care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs, and recognition of patient rights.

PST Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities

Performing patient assessments and providing appropriate ordering of testing and medications, along with formulating an appropriate plan of care.

• Admitting patients.
• Performing H&P's.
• Coordinating transfers to and from other facilities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding discharge planning and plan of care.
• Navigate oneself throughout the institute, be able to stand/ walk for extended periods of time.
• Record and report information.

PST Nurse Practitioner Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors Degree preferred.

Graduate of an accredited program for Certified Nurse Practitioner.

Current licensure by N.Y.S. Dept. of Education to practice as RN and NP, Master's Degree and Certification required.

• Family Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• BLS required.

Salary Range

Starting from USD $72.35/Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.