Neurology - Per Diem Varied

White Plains Hospital Inc; Berlin; On-site; EUR 102,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY seeks a Nurse Practitioner for Neurology. Under physician supervision you will assess patients, order tests, develop treatment plans, and participate in rounding and discharge preparation.

Responsibilities include coding orders, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with NCQA, Joint Commission, and state regulations. Requires NYS NP certification and collaborative practice agreement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and NYS NP certification required.
• Current NYS RN license and NP certification (Adult/Geriatric) essential.
• Collaborative practice agreement and national certification required.
• ACLS is required; BLS recommended.
• Ability to perform advanced clinical duties per privileges.

Responsibilities

• Under physician supervision, perform initial assessment and admission of patients.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging studies.
• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans; prescribe medications as needed.
• Assist invasive procedures and conduct rounds; assist with discharge planning.
• Document medical records accurately and provide discharge instructions.
• Educate patients and families about preventive and post-discharge care.
• Ensure compliance with NCQA, JCAHO/TJC and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Labs interpretation

Prescribing medications

Patient counseling

Procedural skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

NYS Nurse Practitioner certification (Adult/Geriatric)

Collaborative practice agreement

National Certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

City/State:

White Plains, New York

Department:

Medical_Surgical Acute Surgical PA_NPs_2

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

PER DIEM

Scheduled Hours:

Per Diem

Hours Per Pay Period:

0

Pay Rate/Range:

$83.00-$135.00

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Under the general supervision of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing varied medical services for Neurology patients, which may include: obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; assisting invasive procedures; rounding on admitted patients; counseling patients and families, and other patient care duties. May be involved with a patient’s medical care in any role which the attending physician deems proper and consistent with applicable law, hospital regulations, delineation of privileges, and the Nurse Practitioner’s training, knowledge, skill, and experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• The PA/NP performs clinical duties in compliance with the scope of services defined by New York State.
• Working under the direction of the supervising/collaborating physician, is responsible for the initial assessment and admission of patients; responding to new consultations including stroke codes, assessing medical neurology patients, facilitating care of any consult or admitted Neurology patients, perform procedures, and helping prepare patients for discharge.
• Provides patient care management. Reviews history, performs physical assessment, formulates care plans, and follow-up. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Reviews and interprets routine diagnostic studies, including routine laboratory procedures and common radiological studies.
• Presents and discusses the findings of the initial evaluation with the Physician to determine the treatment plan. Documents the treatment plan and writes appropriate orders.
• Performs, as needed, basic care such as, phlebotomy, arterial blood gas sampling; insertion, removal and management of catheters; removal of staples and sutures, perform necessary wound care (i.e. debridement, dressing changes), etc.
• Makes rounds to evaluate patients and writes progress reports.
• Oversees the entire clinical experience to assure that there is coordination and consolidation of patient care plans and execution of those plans to tie the service together. Facilitates communication with other departments, rehabilitation, and care management team, to ensure the delivery of excellent cost effective and efficient patient care.
• Consults with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients for more complex diagnosis.
• May be authorized to write appropriate prescription orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs, and pre and postoperative orders as necessary.
• Records and maintains legible, accurate and confidential patient medical records including initial evaluation, subsequent follow-up, unusual incidents or problems, and patient progress to provide complete and up-to-date information for ongoing reference and evaluation. Prepares discharge documentation and post-discharge instructions.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventive and post-discharge care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Ensures treatment and consultations consistent with NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), TJC (The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), and federal and state regulatory standards.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Utilizes hospitals cultural beliefs as the basis for decision making and to support the hospitals mission and goals.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

Nurse Practitioner:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school (highly recommended)
• Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current NYS certification as a Nurse Practitioner (either Adult/Geriatric).
• Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement.
• Current National Certification
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) recommended but not required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Proficiency in all procedures, techniques and skills approved in the delineation of privileges

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.