A Nurse Practitioner is certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law and licensed as a registered nurse. The role provides acute/primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing and medical administration and manages a clinical program throughout the hospital continuum.
Requirements
- Patient care as outlined within collaborative practice agreement
- Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a periodic review of the collaborative agreement
- Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination
- Provides teaching and counseling 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 as established in the collaborative practice agreement
- Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care
- Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to acute/primary health care delivery
- Manages a clinical specialty program for a select patient population across the hospital continuum and provides outcome data for program evaluation and performance improvement
- Supports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and the Medical Center
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
