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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. Medical orders, progress notes, and treatment plans do not require physician countersignature.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the health status of patients/families through comprehensive health history and physical examination.
• Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations.
• Prescribes medication regimens, interprets findings, and alters the plan of care according to accepted standards.
• Educates and counsels patients/families on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.
• Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record.
• Consults with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.
• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance interdisciplinary care delivery.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality.
• Develops the plan of care based on diagnoses and individual patient needs.
• Records, reports, and interprets patient responses to the plan of care.
• 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 hospital bylaws.
• Supports the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and MSHS.
• Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice.
• Considers ethical issues and adheres to the code of ethics.
• Demonstrates a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude.
• 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 standards of nursing practice.
• Contributes to a positive image of advanced practice nursing.
• 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

• Ability to perform history taking.
• Ability to perform physical assessment techniques.
• Demonstrate and complete documentation of competency in specialty-specific procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply principles of nursing research utilization.
• Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload.
• Work within a Collaborative Practice Agreement or Collaborative Practice Relationship Attestation.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and leadership skills.
• 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 AND completed a 3-hour course on New York State and Federal Laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping.
• Has a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3600 hours experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner.
• Has 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 as a Nurse Practitioner with greater than 3600 practice hours.
• Master's degree program designed to prepare a NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patient's condition within their specialty area of practice or the successful completion of an approved supplemental education program (e.g., post-master's NP certificate).
• Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice required.
• National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required for NPs hired effective June 1, 2019, or for NPs who bill for professional services.
• 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), or The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty.

Skills

• History taking
• Physical assessment techniques
• Specialty specific procedures
• Nursing research utilization
• Patient caseload management
• Collaborative practice
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Leadership

Location

• Mount Sinai Hospital

Work Type

• Full Time
• Day (12 hour shift)

Experience Level

• Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice required
• Greater than 3600 practice hours (for Collaborative Relationship)

Education Level

• Master's degree program designed to prepare a NP
• Approved supplemental education program (post-master's NP certificate)

Salary/Compensations

• $84.5895 - $84.5895 Hourly

About the Company

• The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence and shares a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Mount Sinai's legacy includes achievement, education, and innovation in transforming healthcare.
• The organization encourages active participation in creating a culture of fair access to opportunities, inclusive practices, and support for individual success.
• Leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• Mount Sinai strives to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change.
• Leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote respect, and work toward improvements in patient care and workplace experiences.
• 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 tackling complex healthcare challenges, discovering and applying scientific learning, 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 artificial intelligence and informatics.
• 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 and is highly ranked in multiple specialties.
• The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and research dollars per investigator.
• Newsweek's 'The World's Best Smart Hospitals' ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside highly.

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.