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NYU Langone Health lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pre Admission Testing Per Diem opportunity in patchogue, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.
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nPosition Summary:
nWe have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pre Admission Testing - Per Diem - NSG-Pre Admission Tes.
nIn this role, the successful candidate Nurse practitioners (NP) are dedicated to providing quality, professional, cost-effective health care to all patients at NYULH - Suffolk.
nNPs provide services as a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) collaborating with a licensed physician fulfilling a broad range of medical services that would otherwise be provided by the physician. A NP shall be permitted to provide any service within his/her scope of training/skills outlined in the collaborative agreement between the NP and the collaborating physician that has been approved by the Credentials Committee. NPs may provide care for all patients throughout the hospital as permitted by their certification and licensure. NPs work collaboratively with the patient's physicians, assisting in providing high-quality care, and a well-planned, timely discharge. NPs provide patient-centered care as members of interdisciplinary teams emphasizing evidence-based practice and accepted standards of care. A NP shall document according to the practices included in the Clinical Documentation Initiative (CDI). NPs with Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) documentation working in surgery have the primary responsibility of assisting in surgery. A NP working in surgery must have a collaborative agreement with a surgeon. A NP working in surgery will also perform surgical functions in other areas of the hospital as needed by the surgeons or the Chief PA. A NP on the Trauma Team must have privileges to first assist in surgery, experience in emergency medicine, and current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) documentation, or acquire it within six months. A NP on the Trauma Team may be required to be on-call.
nJob Responsibilities:
nAssessment and Reassessment of Patients
nnIntroduces/identifies self as a nurse practitioner
nAssists the physician with patient management focusing on quality care and a well-planned, timely discharge
nCommunicates professionally and effectively with the patient's physician, and as appropriate, consulting physicians, case managers, nurses, and other Hospital staff any patient information that may affect discharge or the patient's hospital course.
nPerforms initial and ongoing assessment/history and physical examination
nAssesses/reassesses patient's condition and care plan
nOrders and interprets tests/results(lab, radiology, ekg, etc.) based on patient need
nOrders medications and treatments
nDocuments care in the chart in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
nFormulates diagnoses
nFormulates and implements patient care and treatment plans. Discusses patient care and treatment plans, expectations, needs, and any other information with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other hospital staff. Uses established Long Island Health Network (LIHN) guidelines, if applicable.
nObtains consents for blood/blood product transfusion, CAT scan and MRI contrast administration, and for procedures performed by the PA
nInitiates consults with physicians and other hospital staff including those for hospice and palliative care
nInitiates and participates in care related to end-of-life issues including Do Not Resuscitate/Intubate (DNR DNI) and Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) documentation
nManages medical/surgical patient care including emergencies requiring BLS/ACLS/PALS (if adult or family NP)
nPerforms Trauma assessments/reassessments following ATLS (Trauma Team)
nPerforms peri- and intraoperative assessments/reassessments
nPerforms peri- and intraprocedure assessments/reassessments
nRounds with physicians and other hospital staff
nOrders, applies, reapplies, and removes restraints
nDocuments in patient chart or the computer all pertinent patient information following departmental and hospital policies, and using the CDI education.
nWrites legibly
nDates, times, and signs all chart entries
nUses name stamp
nDocuments any patient or family education
nDocuments results of tests ordered, or disposition of care
nCompletes all procedure notes
nDocuments communication with physicians
nSigns, dates, times verbal/telephone orders by the end of each shift
nFully completes and submits billing forms by the end of each shift
nCompletes discharge documentation including discharge/transfer summaries, discharge instructions, writing/issuing discharge orders, prescriptions, and any other associated documentation required for discharge
n nTechnical Procedures
nnExplains procedure to patient/family
nUses sterile technique, including barrier precautions, when needed
nPerforms procedures such as IV insertion, foley catheter insertion, naso/oro gastric tube insertion, central venous line removal, etc.
nSutures/ provides wound care
nSplints
nAssists in surgery
nAssists with cardiac catheterizations
nPerforms CAT scan/MRI injections
nPerforms other radiological injections such as nuclear studies
nPerforms invasive procedures such as PICC insertion, central venous line insertion, chest tube insertion
nPerforms surgical procedures such as chest tube removal, drain removal, etc.
nAssists radiologist with procedures such as biopsies, drainage procedures, special procedures, etc.
nPerforms radiological procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, etc.
n nGeneral Job Requirements
nnDemonstrates positive customer service/satisfaction skills, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem solving skills
nConducts oneself professionally
nDemonstrates the medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients
nKnows one's limitations and seeks help if needed
nDemonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
nWorks as team member in multidisciplinary manner
nArrives to work and leaves on-time
nAbides by hospital and departmental policies and procedures
nAbides by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) expectations and standards
nMaintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like. Assists in inter-and intra-departmental instruction.
nAbides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
nAnswers pages and calls immediately(unless busy) using name, title, and greeting
nAttends minimum of 50% of departmental meetings
nAttends minimum of 50% of Medical Staff meetings
nAttends minimum of 50% of Trauma Team meetings
nParticipates in performance assessment and improvement studies
n nMinimum Qualifications:
nTo qualify you must have a Graduate of NP educational program approved by the State of New York
nCurrent NP certification from either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center
nBachelors and Masters degrees
nCurrent New York State license as registered nurse and NP
nBasic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association..
nRequired Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert
nPreferred Qualifications:
nAdvanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges.
nNYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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.
nNYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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nNYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $89.45 - $89.45 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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nRequired Skills
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Worksite address
patchogue, NY, 11772, US
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