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About the Role

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an RN with advanced clinical nursing education and certification in a distinct specialty area. NPs are independent practitioners who diagnose, treat, and prescribe for patients within their specialty, with no requirement for physician countersignature on medical orders, progress notes, or treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient/family health status through comprehensive history and physical examination.
• Initiates and orders diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations.
• Prescribes medication regimens and interprets findings to adjust care plans.
• Educates and counsels patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management.
• Documents findings and care plans in patient medical records.
• Consults with physicians according to established standards and protocols.
• Provides age-appropriate care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety criteria.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and ensures continuity of care.
• Participates in team meetings and conferences for interdisciplinary care.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality.
• Develops care plans based on diagnoses and individual patient needs.
• Records, reports, and interprets client responses to the care plan.
• Performs patient record review with a collaborating physician at least every three months if utilizing a collaborative practice agreement.
• Completes Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) as required for credentialing.
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to Medical Staff rules and bylaws.
• Supports the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and MSHS.
• Demonstrates accountability for own nursing practice.
• Considers ethical issues and adheres to the nursing code of ethics.
• Demonstrates a kind, caring, and humanistic attitude in healthcare delivery.
• Serves as a resource to nurses and other health team members.
• Participates in peer review.
• Incorporates research findings into clinical practice.
• Participates in approved nursing and medical research studies.
• Maintains current knowledge through self-directed learning and educational programs.
• Participates in defining, maintaining, and interpreting nursing practice standards.
• Contributes to a positive image of advanced practice nursing through program implementation.
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees affecting nursing practice and patient care.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influence outcomes.
• Treats co-workers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• At least two years of nursing experience in the applied specialty area.
• At least one year of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
• New York State License with current registration as a registered nurse.
• Certified by the New York State Department of Education as a Nurse Practitioner with current registration.
• Graduate of a New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent, OR certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination.
• Completed a pharmacy component of not less than the required semester hours or equivalent.
• Instructed in New York State and Federal Laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3-hour course).
• Possesses a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3600 hours of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Possesses a Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical practice in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital if there is a documented work history of greater than 3600 practice hours as a Nurse Practitioner.
• All NPs will initially be placed on an FPPE regardless of status.
• National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required for all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019.
• National Board Certification required for NPs who bill for professional services, regardless of hire date.
• Board Certification requirement may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee.
• Credentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), and The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty.

Skills

• Advanced clinical nursing
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Prescribing medication
• Health history assessment
• Physical examination
• Therapeutic procedures
• Diagnostic procedures
• Patient education
• Patient counseling
• Medical record documentation
• Physician consultation
• Age-specific patient care
• Referral initiation
• Continuity of care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Confidentiality management
• Care plan development
• Client response interpretation
• Professional practice evaluation
• Ethical practice
• Research incorporation
• Research study participation
• Self-directed learning
• Nursing practice standards
• Positive professional image
• Committee participation
• Professional development

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• At least two years of nursing experience in area of specialty practice
• At least one year of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

Education Level

• Master's degree program designed to prepare a NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patient's condition that fall within their specialty area of practice
• Successful completion of an approved supplemental education program, i.e., post-Masters NP certificate

Salary/Compensations

• $72.9912 - $72.9912 Hourly

About the Company

• The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence and share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Mount Sinai's legacy includes achievement, education, and innovation in transforming healthcare.
• Team members are encouraged to participate in creating a culture of fair access to opportunities, inclusive practices, and individual success.
• Leaders are committed to a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• The environment fosters collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning to improve staff, patient, and organizational well-being.
• Leaders challenge outdated practices, promote respect, and enhance patient care and workplace experiences.
• A supportive and welcoming environment is dedicated to professional thriving and advancement.
• Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area with over 48,000 employees.
• It operates across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, over 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.
• Mount Sinai advances health by addressing complex healthcare challenges, discovering new scientific knowledge, developing safer treatments, educating future medical leaders, and supporting communities with high-quality care.
• The Health System offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches like AI and informatics, with patient needs at the center.
• It includes over 9,000 physicians, 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers, and over 30 affiliated community health centers.
• Mount Sinai is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, with high 'Honor Roll' status and top rankings in various specialties.
• The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is highly ranked nationally for NIH funding and research dollars.
• Newsweek ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside among the world's best smart hospitals.

Equal Opportunity

• The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.
• We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We are committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.
• Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.