United Surgical Partners
Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse
United Surgical Partners, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn_, and interact with us on
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POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Practitioner - Heart Failure. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using nursing process and pertinent standards of care, the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions, and performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures of the designated inpatient and outpatient patient population within a collaborative practice agreement established with a specific physician on the staff of NYU Hospitals Center.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Performs complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
Orders customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician.
Formulates the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
Works collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role.
Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
ADDITIONAL POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nurse Practitioner who provides inpatient support to heart failure cardiology service and staffs post-discharge clinic.
Identify appropriate patients in EMR and maintain list (all patients with ADHF primary diagnosis)
At time of admission, introduce self to patient and set expectations about discharge, post-discharge clinic and follow-up, etc.
Provide heart failure management education to patient/family during admission.
Identify triggers for readmissions and work with social workers to address (social issues, medication compliance, insurance coverage, etc.)
Coordinate multidisciplinary team at discharge and ensure discharge appointment is made either with primary cardiologist or Post Discharge Clinic (PDC) in 1 week.
Facilitate communication with primary cardiologist (create relationships with cardiology practices to allow for ease of scheduling and follow-up coordination)
Coordinate and communicate routinely with the patient and involved providers (SNF, VNS, etc.) for 30 days post discharge.
Serve as a resource to providers and nursing about the HF pathway when there are questions.
Monitor HF pathway initiation and progression and communicate with inpatient attending physician and/or care team to accurately complete pathway.
Identify patients patients that may benefit from advanced cardiac therapies (Heart Transplant or LVAD) or hospice.
Coordinate with Palliative Care Service for transitional care for end stage heart failure patients.
Staff heart failure consult service with Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
Secondary staffing of General Cardiology Service
Report to Chief of Cardiology NYU Brooklyn and Clinical Director of the Heart Failure Program NYU Langone Health
Communicate/educate SNF, SAR, homecare, etc.
Follow-up with coders to ensure accuracy of HF encounters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify you must have Licensure: Current registration as Professional Nurse in New York and Registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York
Education: Master's Degree in Nursing; Board Certification as an Acute, Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner; ACLS and BLS
REQUIRED LICENSES: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served; ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, which addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction. Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership; previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team; Effective change agent. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Langone Hospital- Brooklyn's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
Required Skills Required Experience
LinkedIn ,
Glassdoor ,
Indeed ,
Facebook ,
Twitter ,
YouTube
and
Instagram ._
POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Practitioner - Heart Failure. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using nursing process and pertinent standards of care, the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions, and performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures of the designated inpatient and outpatient patient population within a collaborative practice agreement established with a specific physician on the staff of NYU Hospitals Center.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Performs complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
Orders customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician.
Formulates the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
Works collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role.
Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
ADDITIONAL POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nurse Practitioner who provides inpatient support to heart failure cardiology service and staffs post-discharge clinic.
Identify appropriate patients in EMR and maintain list (all patients with ADHF primary diagnosis)
At time of admission, introduce self to patient and set expectations about discharge, post-discharge clinic and follow-up, etc.
Provide heart failure management education to patient/family during admission.
Identify triggers for readmissions and work with social workers to address (social issues, medication compliance, insurance coverage, etc.)
Coordinate multidisciplinary team at discharge and ensure discharge appointment is made either with primary cardiologist or Post Discharge Clinic (PDC) in 1 week.
Facilitate communication with primary cardiologist (create relationships with cardiology practices to allow for ease of scheduling and follow-up coordination)
Coordinate and communicate routinely with the patient and involved providers (SNF, VNS, etc.) for 30 days post discharge.
Serve as a resource to providers and nursing about the HF pathway when there are questions.
Monitor HF pathway initiation and progression and communicate with inpatient attending physician and/or care team to accurately complete pathway.
Identify patients patients that may benefit from advanced cardiac therapies (Heart Transplant or LVAD) or hospice.
Coordinate with Palliative Care Service for transitional care for end stage heart failure patients.
Staff heart failure consult service with Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
Secondary staffing of General Cardiology Service
Report to Chief of Cardiology NYU Brooklyn and Clinical Director of the Heart Failure Program NYU Langone Health
Communicate/educate SNF, SAR, homecare, etc.
Follow-up with coders to ensure accuracy of HF encounters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify you must have Licensure: Current registration as Professional Nurse in New York and Registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York
Education: Master's Degree in Nursing; Board Certification as an Acute, Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner; ACLS and BLS
REQUIRED LICENSES: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served; ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, which addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction. Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership; previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team; Effective change agent. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Langone Hospital- Brooklyn's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
Required Skills Required Experience