Job DescriptionnnA nurse practitioner (NP) as described in Title VIII, Article 139 section 6910 of the New York Education Law is a RN who has earned a separate certification as an NP through advanced clinical nursing education in a distinct specialty area of practice. Nurse practitioners are independent practitioners who diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patients condition that falls within their specialty area of practice.nnNOTE: Medical orders, progress notes and treatments plans are not required to be countersigned bynnQualificationsnnLicensure: New York State License with current registration as a registered nurse.nnState Certification: Certified by the New York State Department of Education as a Nurse Practitioner with current registration as follows:nna. Is a graduate of New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent OR is certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination.nnb. Has completed a pharmacy component of not less than the required semester hours or the equivalent AND has been instructed in New York State and Federal Laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3-hour course).nnc. Has a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3600 hours experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner.nnORnnHas 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. Please note all NPs regardless of their status will be placed on an FPPE initially)nnEducation:nnMaster'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 or the successful completion of an approved supplemental education program, i.e., post-Masters NP certificate.nnExperience: Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice required.nnFor all NPs hired effective June 1, 2019, National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required. For NPs who bill for professional services, National Board Certification is required regardless of hire date. The Board Certification requirement may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee.nnCredentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of PrivilegesnnDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requirednnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialtynnAt least two years of nursing experience in area of specialty practice applied for. Nurse Practitioner experience of at least one year preferred.nnCollective bargaining unit: NYSNA-SLWnnResponsibilitiesnnCLINICAL PRACTICEnnAssesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination.nnInitiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examination, prescribes medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to accepted standards of care and practice guidelinesnnEducates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.nnDocuments findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record.nnConsults with physician according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.nnDemonstrates 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.nnInitiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.nnParticipates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery.nnMaintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.nnDevelops the plan of care based on the diagnoses and individual patient needs:nnRecords, reports, and interprets the clients' responses to the plan of care.nnPerforms a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion but not less than every three months if utilizing a collaborative practice agreement.nnCompletes the Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or the Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) as required by Medical Staff for continued credentialing status.nnPractices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and the bylaws of the Hospital Staff.nnPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTnnSupports the mission, vision, philosophy and goals of the Department of Nursing and the MSHS.nnDemonstrates accountability for own nursing practice.nnAdvocates for patients/families and supports patients' rights.nnConsiders ethical issues of professional nursing practice and adheres to the code of ethics.nnDemonstrates a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude in the delivery of health care.nnServes as a resource person to nurses and other health team members.nnParticipates in peer review.nnIncorporates research findings in clinical practice.nnParticipates in approved nursing and medical research studies.nnKeeps knowledge current by self-directed learning, literature review and attendance at educational programs.nnParticipates in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice.nnContributes to the maintenance of a positive image of advanced practice nursing in the medical center and in the local community by implementing programs which recognize nursing as a profession.nnParticipates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which influence and/or determine policies affecting nursing practice and patient care delivery.nnSeeks opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influences outcomes.nnTreats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.nnIs open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.nnAbout UsnnStrength Through DiversitynnThe Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:nnUsing a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential.nnServing as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination.nnInspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.nnAt Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization. We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally.nnExplore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our history!nn“About the Mount Sinai Health System:nnMount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 43,000 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 approximately 7,400 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 and top 20 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, 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. 14 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.nnThe Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are passionately committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve. Our goal is for Mount Sinai to become an anti-racist health care and learning institution that intentionally addresses structural racism.”nnEOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/VeteransnnCompensation StatementnnMount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $78.4774 - $78.4774 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, 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.