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Prominent Career Solutions, LLC

Nurse Practitioner Full Time Days Immediate Interviews Salary to 175KYR

Prominent Career Solutions, LLC, White Plains, New York, United States,


Nursing

Cancer Infusion Center

Full Time

Day

Monday - Friday 8-6p Sat/Sun 8-1p in rotation

Salary Range: $117,058.50-$175,597.50

Position SummaryAn exempt position responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. The White Plains Hospital Nurse Practitioner (NP) maintains standards of the practice for nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and Nursing's Social Policy Statement.

The NP actualizes the vision, mission, values, and balanced scorecard performance measures for White Plains Hospital. The NP participates in performance improvement/research activities; maintains professional practice standards and clinical expertise; and demonstrates leadership skills. The NP demonstrates core and unit-specific competencies based on the patient population served.

The NP will assess and provide care to a selected group of patients in collaboration with physicians and will be responsible for carrying out the plan of care for his/her patients. The NP contributes to the actualization of the philosophy and objectives of the specific Division/Department and practices within the scope of practice in care delivery.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.

Performs health assessments including patient history and physical examination.

Performs diagnostic procedures, according to privileges.

Performs preventive screening according to age and history.

Orders diagnostic tests, evaluates special test and study results, and incorporates them into the plan of care.

Formulates appropriate diagnoses, based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings.

Plans and provides care within the framework of policies, procedures, privileges, and available resources, applying relevant research.

Involves the patient/family in planning care.

In collaboration with physicians and other health care providers, coordinates care of patients and evaluates the plan of care toward health goals, modifying the plan accordingly.

Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, according to privileges.

Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures and tests within the scope of privileging.

Provides patient/family education related to health status.

Evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care and interventions by comparing patients/significant other/family responses to planned outcomes.

Collaborates and communicates appropriately with all members of the health care team.

Documents in a thorough and timely manner.

Participates in the education of health care professionals and students through mentoring, precepting, in-services, seminars, and formal presentations.

Participates in professional activities that contribute to the advancement of nursing practice, such as participation in professional associations and publication.

Develops own clinical knowledge and skills through continuing education programs, coursework, and reading professional literature.

Participates in own performance evaluation and establishment of a plan for self-development and learning.

Abides by the standards of care and standards of practice established by White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC).

Accepts and abides by the “Ethical Code for Nurse” as established by the American Nurses Association.

Practices within the regulations of the New York State Nurse Practice Act.

Maintains nurse practitioner specialty certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national credentialing body and with the New York State Department of Education (NYSED – Board of Nursing).

Incorporates guidelines and standards into practice as established by state and national regulatory bodies and professional organizations.

Demonstrates effective stress management and problem-solving skills.

Role models professional behavior in all situations.

Effectively uses time to initiate special projects related to the area of practice.

Demonstrates integration of Quality Improvement and research into practice.

Participates in systematic reviews of records and/or treatment plans for the purposes of peer review, self-evaluation, outcome monitoring, and/or quality improvement.

Supports research by defining research questions, participating, and/or conducting research in practice settings, as indicated.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.

Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Current NYS license as a Nurse Practitioner.

National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement.

BCLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.

Minimum two years' experience in an acute care setting preferred.

ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification (only required if working in the Infusion Center).

Core Competencies

Clinical proficiency

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Judgment and decision-making

Stress tolerance

Project management

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

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