Nursing Jobs in Metuchen, NJ
$130,000 - $145,000 / YEAR
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 9AM-5PM Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our busy surgical practice. Join our busy Comprehensive Otolaryngology outpatient surgical practice as a Nurse Practitioner and play a pivotal role in patient care. You'll be at the forefront of managing all aspects of the outpatient practice as well as developing an independent practice of your own. Clinical work will involve new and established patient evaluation, post-operative care and assisting in surgical procedures. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families, while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about delivering compassionate, cutting-edge care, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Assessment of Health Status Performs and documents in the medical record a complete history and physical examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients. Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. The nurse practitioner may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions. Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient Diagnosis Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions. Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. Formulates differential diagnoses by priority. Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions Formulates Plan of Care Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs. Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines or protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum. Implements and modifies plan of care Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Manages further diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision. May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation. Communication and Collaboration Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team. Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care. Documentation Documents/dictates key components of patient's history and plan of care Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity. Documents appropriate need surgical intervention or plan of care. Professional Practice Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of our certified medical assistants. Actively participates in Grand Rounds, APN council meetings, faculty and unit meetings, M&M presentations. Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization Minimum Qualifications Nurse Practitioners : Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education, training, and experience. NYS RN and NP Licenses Board Certification Current (or eligible for) New York State DEA license BLS Certified (ACLS optional) 2-4 years nursing or related experience Other Requirements Strong decision-making abilities, ensuring timely and effective actions that keep the organization moving forward. Skilled in anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple team members, promoting a cohesive work environment. Effective communicator, capable of engaging with diverse groups and fostering open, relatable interactions. Highly adaptable, adjusting approach and demeanor in real-time to meet the shifting demands of various situations. Collaborative team player, working seamlessly with physicians and healthcare team members to deliver comprehensive care to Otolaryngology Head & Neck surgery patients. Proficient in implementing patient education and clinical support programs to ensure optimal care throughout the healthcare continuum. Excellent communication and clinical skills. Comfortable working in a high-volume environment. Able to work independently and efficiently. Strong understanding of patient confidentiality and adherence to privacy standards. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. $92,000 - $100,000 / YEAR
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 40 Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Building: Salary Range: $92,000-$100,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Reporting directly to the Nurse Manager, the Clinical Coordinator II (Registered Nurse II), assists providers with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care, and clinical protocols as needed. These duties include, but are not limited to, medication/immunization administration, point of care testing (POCT), clinical information abstraction, and patient education that can be in person, via our patient portal, or by phone. The Clinical Coordinator II (Registered Nurse II) will work closely with multiple providers and other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an excellent patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture that represents our values. Responsibilities Administrative/Operations Assesses and collects data related to patient health status an inputs this medical information into the EMR as instructed by the physician. Works with the care team to develop the plan and care across the continuum (e.g. inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools) which includes assisting with medication management (e.g. medication renewals) inclusive of medical prior authorizations as needed. Administer immunizations and medications.. Under limited supervision, executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following standards of care established by the unit/department. Supports on-going clinical functions of the service to provide compassionate patient-centered care. Provide clinical triage, for symptom management, via various mediums, including but not limited to telephone, MyChart, and in person. Provide patient education as required. Assist with management of urgent and emergent patient situations in conjunction with care team leadership. Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests (i.e. lab, x-ray) as ordered by physicians and performs diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed under physician supervision. Review and act on test results (lab, x-ray) Review and manage communications from internal and external “customers” inclusive of in basket messages, updating immunizations, updating health maintenance items. Ensures infection control compliance within the practice. Addresses appropriate measures to provide patient and family satisfaction. May float to other clinics on as needed for operations need. Other duties as assigned and appropriate to scope, education, and/or training. Specialty Specific Duties Assist with the management of patients (adult and pediatric) with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness. Perform patient outreach related to gaps in care. Lead efforts to support quality and population health initiatives. Establish standard clinical supply storage in collaboration with other clinical staff and audit that standards are being maintained May float to other clinics on as needed for business continuity. Occasionally provide assistance in the clinical duties of LPN staff in the interest of patient care. Perform competency testing for new and established staff as appropriate. People May precept new clinical staff including Medical Assistants, LPNs and more junior nurses. Compliance Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements at all times. Keep current on all organizational and practice policies (e.g., infection control, HIPAA), goals, initiatives, and required trainings Ensure that University and Department policies and procedures are followed. Successfully complete all required university, hospital, and department trainings. Other duties as assigned within professional scope of practice/training/education. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or equivalent of education, training, and experience. A minimum of 3 years of related experience. Clinical rotation experience associated with BSN degree programs will be applied toward related experience requirements. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Current and unrestricted New York State RN license. Basic Life Support certified. Ability to work indoors in an environmentally-controlled environment with a degree of dust, noise, odors, etc., without undue discomfort. Ability to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for long periods of time Travel between clinical sites may be required depending on need Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid, and tissue. Incumbent in expected to perform and/or/assist in emergency care and/or first aid as needed Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact, respect, and sensitivity. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of peers, management and other stakeholders. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to deescalate stressful situations. Must be an engaged and positive team member demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to new and changing situations including helping peers adapt to new situations. Strong proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email systems, etc. Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic. Must successfully complete systems training requirements. Preferred Qualifications Physician practice experience preferred. Pediatric primary care experience preferred. Competencies Patient Facing Competencies Minimum Proficiency Level Accountability & Self-Management Level 3 - Intermediate Adaptability to Change & Learning Agility Level 2 - Basic Communication Level 3 - Intermediate Customer Service & Patient-Centered Level 3 - Intermediate Emotional Intelligence Level 2 - Basic Problem Solving & Decision Making Level 3 - Intermediate Productivity & Time Management Level 3 - Intermediate Teamwork & Collaboration Level 2 - Basic Quality, Patient & Workplace Safety Level 3 - Intermediate Leadership Competencies Minimum Proficiency Level Business Acumen & Vision Driver n/a Performance Management Level 1 - Introductory Innovation & Organizational Development Level 1 - Introductory Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. 
$104,995 - $157,492 / YEAR
Description The Nurse Manager I is responsible for the management of nursing practice and operations on a designated unit/service. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of: clinical nursing practice, staff recruitment, retention, labor relations, supply chain and budget, staffing, employee performance evaluation, quality improvement, staff education, medical records, internal and external regulatory and survey requirements. The Nurse Manager I collaborates with multiple professionals to support and coordinate the provision / management of patient care. He or she works closely with the Nursing Clinical Director, Physician Leader and staff in insuring that the Service/Unit maintains the highest standards of patient care and is responsive to the needs of the patient & family as well as the organization. Responsibilities A. Clinical/Technical/Service Responsible to the Nursing Supervisor of the given division Functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, the current Federal and State Regulations governing the use and dispensing of methadone, the guidelines for patient care set by the Program’s Administration and the philosophy of the Patient Care Services Department of the hospital Maintains standards of nursing care and practice by supervising and evaluating nursing personnel Plans, directs, coordinates, evaluates and facilitates the delivery of nursing care through the creative utilization of professional nursing expertise Recognizes patient’s problems and participates in their resolution Contributes toward the maintenance of a professional setting that allows for growth and development of patients and staff Participates in formulating, interpreting, and implementing nursing service programs Periodically reviews with nursing staff the maintenance of complete and accurate patient-care and narcotic records Participates in the orientation and evaluation of new nursing staff Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric) Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate B. Organizational/Managerial Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies Maintains a nursing unit in compliance with the regulations of New York State Department of Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations Interprets the hospitals nursing policy and standards relative to patient care in clinics Oversees the assignment/delegation of nursing functions and responsibilities in assigned clinics in the absence of the Head/Charge Nurse Supervises and evaluates nursing staff performance with the Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor Assists the Division Nursing Supervisor in monitoring nursing staff attendance and adherence to program policies Participates in counseling and disciplining of staff, when appropriate Monitors all security aspects of the medication process Reviews patient and narcotic records in a timely manner Monitors availability and maintenance of nursing equipment and supplies in the clinic(s) Interviews prospective employees and collaborates with the Division Nursing Supervisor in evaluating their personal attributes and professional qualifications C. Educational/Professional Development Participates in the development of other staff members Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements Identifies learning strengths and needs Utilizes learning resources Participates in the hospitals Continuous Quality Improvement Program and maintains Standards of Care Makes recommendations regarding standards of patient care and policies for the Patient Care Services Department and appropriate support services Demonstrates willingness to evaluate own nursing practice Keeps abreast of current nursing literature Avails self of continuing education programs/professional conferences/seminars/workshops Keeps abreast of legal and political issues related to health care and nursing Counsels staff with regard to pursuing on-going formal education Encourages staff attendance at in-service and Continuing Education programs Provides learning experiences for nursing personnel on an individual basis Acts as a role model to nursing staff D. Communication/Relationships Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community Acts as a resource person for staff with regard to Program and Nursing policies and procedures Interprets the role of the nurse to the patient, to other clinic staff and to the community Demonstrates good interpersonal relationships Demonstrates skills in communication on both oral and written levels Works cooperatively with the Unit Director and the Unit Supervisor in Administrative matters May be required to perform other duties as assigned Items 1-45 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities Act Qualifications Education Requirements Bachelors of Science with a major in nursing is required Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare-related field, or be enrolled in a program, preferred Experience Requirements 3-5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience demonstrating solid management abilities. Proven clinical and nursing administrative expertise in the assigned nursing practice area. Critical thinking and organizational skills are essential. Must possess relevant clinical expertise in the specialized field. Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable) Licensed as a registered nurse, Issuing Agency: Department of Health/Office of Professions in the state of New York. Child abuse certification is required Infection control certification is required Basic Life Support (BLS) Issuing Agency: AHA is required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Issuing Agency: AHA (Required in ED; PACU/ASU; ICUs; Telemetry Units; SDU; IR, Interventional Cardiology (CCL/EP/Echo); L&D; Endoscopy, and APN Adult Oncology Certification: NRP (Labor and Delivery, NICU dept) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Issuing Agency: AHA (Required in ED; PACU; IR; Peds ICU, and APNs Pediatric Oncology depts.) Compensation Statement The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $104,995.00 - $157,492.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Non-Bargaining Unit, AJY - Ambulatory Surgery - USD, Union Square - Downtown Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 deeply 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. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $104995 - $157492 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. $180,000 - $200,000 / YEAR
About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview Directs the clinical and administrative functions of assigned services to ensure high quality, effective patient care and the effective use of labor and non-labor resources. Directs the development of short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the department in collaboration with members of the medical, administrative and patient services leadership. Establishes integrated philosophies and practices and develops programs in support of Maimonides Health’s goals and objectives. Develops and implements policies procedures and standards for patient services and monitors reporting units for compliance. Selects and develops effective leadership teams of clinical managers and professional staff. Directs the development of the departmental operating, capital and program budgets, ensuring compliance with Maimonides budgetary guidelines. Responsibilities Supports departmental goals and objectives by developing and implementing divisional goals, developing special programs in conjunction with divisional leadership and preparing annual and other reports as required. * With other members of the Senior Nursing Management team uses available utilization data to determine overall staffing needs of the division; works with Nurse Managers to develop staffing plans and schedules and to maintain appropriate staffing levels and staffing mix for units; monitors compliance. * Selects, hires and supervises Nurse Managers and Assistant Nurse Managers; initiates disciplinary action, including terminations; carries out annual performance appraisal of employees recommending promotions, raises, etc. Conducts divisional and leadership staff meetings to review patient care issues, communicate changes in policies and procedures and implement corrective action as necessary. * Assists divisional management in developing clinical and other information and resources to assist Nurse Managers and Assistant Nurse Managers in directing their areas efficiently and allocating resources appropriately so as to provide therapeutic and effective patient care. * Provides and communicates information to members of the healthcare team on a variety of clinical and administrative matters (e.g., new products, equipment and techniques); makes recommendations to management on implementation and/or acquisition of new products/techniques; conducts in-services as required. * Acts as liaison with medical staff, Chairman and other departments. * Directs the maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health comfort and safety of patients and staff. * Reviews standards and related policies and procedures for compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies; recommends and implements changes as required and ensures changes are communicated to Patient Services staff; monitors and reviews departmental and unit compliance with reporting requirements. * Works with Executive Directors of Nursing and members of the healthcare team to develop, monitor, implement and evaluate nursing standards. * Works with other members of the nursing senior leadership team to develop performance improvement and patient safety programs, reviews monitors, clinical indicators, utilization issues and other related matters and provides information and reports as required by Maimonides Health and regulatory agencies. Fiscal Responsibilities * Develops annual divisional budgets in collaboration with the Finance Department and Materials Management staff; manages budget throughout the year, analyzing and monitoring monthly reports and overtime runs to ensure department operates within budgeted guidelines. * Collaborates with Nursing and Finance in developing and monitoring systems by which non-labor resources can be funded and provided most cost-effectively works to standardize procedures and develop databases that will assist efficient planning of patient care services, programs and initiatives. * Assists the Finance Department in developing uniform cost accounting methodology to assist Maimonides Health in determining and projecting accurately the costs of patient care services and other significant direct costs. * Communicates to staff standard formats for fiscal, material and human resource management development and planning; assists in training staff in new methods. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Indicates an Essential Job Function. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Job Duties Serves as a resource person to staff regarding clinical and management matters. Qualifications Performs other related duties as required. Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant clinical area, including at least 3 years of experience leading and developing other nurse leaders. Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee and streamline complex patient care operations Ability to build and develop a strong nursing leadership team Excellent communication, organizational, written, financial, and interpersonal skills BSN and Masters degree in Nursing or business administration, or a related field BLS/ACLS Active unencumbered Nursing license Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex situations in a dynamic healthcare environment Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications, including Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Preferred Doctorate in nursing Pay Range USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer. 
$145,904 - $172,654 / YEAR
About Us We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview A Nurse Practitioner, certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law is a licensed registered nurse who provides primary health care in accordance with written policies approved by nursing/medical administration. Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice and advocates for patients and supports patient rights. In the area of clinical expertise of the geriatric patient, he/she assumes clinical, educational research and performance improvement responsibilities for implementing the nursing process within the framework and philosophy of the department of Nursing. Nurse Practitioner (NYSNA) CT /Step Down /Thoracic Surgery NP Full-Time 6:30 pm -7 am Responsibilities * Keeps knowledge current by self-directed learning and attendance at educational programs. * Assesses the health status of clients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examinations. * Initiates therapeutic treatments and laboratory examinations. Interprets findings and alters plan of care including, but not limited to, prescribing and altering medication regimens and ordering blood according to designated protocols. * Provides direct care to selected patients for the purpose of transmitting clinical expertise. * Documents findings and plan of care in patient’s medical record * Consults with physician and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary health care team to promote optimal patient outcomes. * Acts as a consultant for the geriatric patients and collaborates with RN’s in assessing patient’s integumentary status establishing the size, stage of pressure ulcers and orders and/or recommends the appropriate treatment - i.e., dressing, specialty bed. * Collaborates with Staff Development to develop and implement educational programs, new policies and procedures or standards to meet the needs of the geriatric patient o patient at risk for skin breakdown and/or pressure ulcers (Integumentary system). * Plans, develops and initiates appropriate teaching programs for the patient/family in collaboration with other members of the health care team in the areas of health promotion, maintenance and disease prevention. * Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. * Initiates and/or participates in approved medical and nursing research studies. * Contributes to the maintenance of a positive image of professional nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs that recognize nursing as a profession of worth. * Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Indicates an Essential Job Function _______________________________________________________________________________________ Other Job Duties Performs other related duties as required. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BASIC COMPETENCIES Education Masters degree designed to prepare a registered nurse to provide primary health care services or the successful completion of an approved supplemental clinical program. Current NYS licensure as RN; New York State license with current registration as a Nurse Practitioner; Current Certification As a Nurse Practitioner As Follows is a graduate of a NYS registered Nurse Practitioner Program OR equivalent OR is certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination. Has completed a pharmacy component of not less than three semester hours or the equivalent AND has been instructed in NYS and federal laws relating to prescriptions and record keeping (3-hour course). Enterostermal Certification preferred. Qualifications Requirements: Completion of an accredited Acute Nurse Practitioner program with current NYS Licensure and registration. 3-5 years of RN Critical or Telemetry Care experience required. BCLS certification and ACLS certification are required. Valid DEA license number. Excellent clinical experience AANP or ANCC certification. Preferred 3-5 years of experience in a related area. Out-Patient experience. Pay Range USD $145,904.00 - USD $172,654.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer. 
$115,147 - $124,138 / YEAR
Duties Description Monitors individual’s medical/health needs and services. Visits each assigned home weekly (minimally) to provide nursing oversight and complete review of items. Interacts with primary, medical specialists, various clinical staff as necessary. Advocate for individuals’ health care needs. Maintains ongoing communication with med liaison/designee. Provides support to residential staff in maintaining health services for the individuals. Utilizes appropriate reporting mechanisms/chain of command in responding to individual and/or staff issues. Completes follow-up including documentation for individuals post ER/hospital visit follow-up. Reviews, comments, initials and dates lab, x-ray, consults, etc. If indicated completes follow-up with practitioner. Provides necessary documentation regarding home visits within established time frames. Follows pressure wound policy and documentation requirements. Provides appropriate nursing services and support/oversight to Residential/Day Hab. Staff. Responds to emergency requests as soon as possible (within and outside caseload). Completes nursing assessments and related documentation e.g. RN Notes, nursing log book, etc. thoroughly and within established time frames. Provides individual-specific nursing interventions. Responds to staff questions regarding individual specific medical/nursing issues. PONS are current (for caseload) and signed by staff. All PONS are maintained in computer files. Provides health related training/consultation to day program, IES, residential staff. Annually for everyone in your caseload, completes: review of medical section ISP, medication audit (each home). Keeps up to date regarding changes to medical section on ISP. Responsible for obtaining individual’s informed consent for medications, as per BDDSOO Policy. Provides adequate nursing assessment/supervision of DSAs competency regarding individual –specific nursing delegated procedures including medication administration. Completes initial medication certification and conducts annual clinical performance evaluations for DSAS for procedures that include but not limited to medication administration (Annual Clinical Nursing Evaluation of Nursing Delegated Tasks). Provides training for all staff as needed on new/revised medication/policies. Provides CMHN, NA and NPC’ with certification/recertification information for data base in a timely manner. Completes required medication error documentation and staff medication error remediation. Provides clinical supervision to LPNs. Provides adequate nursing supervision and completes performance evaluations (as assigned) regarding individual-specific nursing procedures. Maintains professional skills. Attends Nursing Discipline meetings. Attends/completes on-line mandated DDSO training, as well as available discipline specific training. Identifies problems and/or opportunities for personal and/or nursing department improvement (s) and contributes to the development of an action plan. Completes special projects/assignments. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all Minimum Qualifications Must have a license and a current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status. Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the increased hiring salary, Downstate adjustment and geographic pay differential. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($66,951), Increased Hiring Salary ($9,196), Downstate Adjustment ($4,000), and Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000). Geographic Pay Differential and Downstate Adjustment are added to the job rate ($85,138). If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave: ° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. ° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. ° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. ***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.*** 
