Northwell Health
Nurse Practitioner - MICU, Full Time
Northwell Health, Bay Shore, New York, United States, 11706
Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for the care of patients across the continuum. Utilizes the processes of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Works within the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner.
1. General core privileges:
* Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
* Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community.
* Orders and interprets diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and administers pharmacological therapies.
* Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes. Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
* Participates in research process, administers investigational therapy, and applies evidence based practices.
* Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service.
* Discusses advanced directives/end of life issues. Signs death certificates, as necessary.
2. Operational responsibilities:
* Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
* Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
* Participates in and develops projects and unit-based quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.
* Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies.
* Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.
* Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements.
* Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs.
*ADA Essential Functions
* Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program, required.
* Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND a Nurse Practitioner New York State.
* National Board Certification in specialty area, required. Certification to be obtained within ONE (1) year of hire. Board Certification is to match area of practice.
* Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.
* Previous experience relevant to the area of clinical practice, preferred.
Minimum of 1 year Critical Care NP experience preferred or completion of NP Critical Care fellowship.
Occasional day shifts, as needed.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
1. General core privileges:
* Obtains, documents and updates medical history. Identifies health risks and needs. Performs physical examinations and conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Formulates a differential diagnosis and plan of care based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
* Identifies needs of the individual, family, or community.
* Orders and interprets diagnostic tests. Identifies, prescribes, and administers pharmacological therapies.
* Determines effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes. Reassesses and modifies plan of care as necessary to achieve medical and health goals.
* Participates in research process, administers investigational therapy, and applies evidence based practices.
* Makes referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. Admits/discharges to appropriate service.
* Discusses advanced directives/end of life issues. Signs death certificates, as necessary.
2. Operational responsibilities:
* Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
* Serves on departmental and multidisciplinary committees, which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
* Participates in and develops projects and unit-based quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.
* Participates in approved medical and nursing research studies.
* Maintains current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.
* Maintains all required professional documentation, such as license, certifications, infection control, ACLS/BLS, DEA as well as system requirements.
* Acts as resource to staff and implements educational programs.
*ADA Essential Functions
* Master's Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program, required.
* Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND a Nurse Practitioner New York State.
* National Board Certification in specialty area, required. Certification to be obtained within ONE (1) year of hire. Board Certification is to match area of practice.
* Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.
* Previous experience relevant to the area of clinical practice, preferred.
Minimum of 1 year Critical Care NP experience preferred or completion of NP Critical Care fellowship.
Occasional day shifts, as needed.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).