Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider APP Medical Stepdown Unit NYULHSuffolk

NYU Langone Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); Sur place; USD 138 176 - 169 616; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NYU Langone Health in Patchogue, NY is seeking a Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider for the Medical Stepdown Unit. This role involves managing adult patients with complex critical care needs, collaborating with physicians to promote safe transitions of care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate positive customer service skills, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and hold the necessary qualifications, including a current New York State license as an NP. The compensation ranges from $138,176.08 to $169,616.08 annually.

Qualifications

• NP educational program approved by the State of New York.
• Experience in Critical Care Medicine or similar fields.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsabilités

• Assist in managing patient care and discharge.
• Communicate effectively with hospital staff.
• Perform assessments and document care accurately.

Connaissances

Positive customer service skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees

Current NP certification from AANP or ANCC

New York State license as registered nurse and NP

Outils

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS)

Description du poste

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility houses 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 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 providing treatment 24/7. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk offers multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Medical Stepdown Unit NYULH-Suffolk - Medical Staff. NPs provide services as licensed independent practitioners collaborating with licensed physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care. The APP manages adult patients admitted to the Medical Stepdown Unit, working with Critical Care Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, and consulting specialists to provide high‑acuity inpatient care. The APP functions with a high degree of autonomy in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients, promoting safe transitions of care and preventing ICU readmissions. The Medical Stepdown Unit serves as an intermediate level of care between the ICU and general medical‑surgical units, caring for patients with complex critical care needs who require enhanced monitoring and intervention.

Job Responsibilities

• Introduce and identify self as a nurse practitioner
• Assist the physician with patient management focusing on quality care and a well‑planned, timely discharge
• Communicate professionally and effectively with the patient's physician and other hospital staff about patient information that may affect discharge or the hospital course
• Perform initial and ongoing assessment, history, and physical examination
• Assess and reassess patient's condition and care plan
• Order and interpret tests and results (lab, radiology, ECG, etc.) based on patient need
• Order medications and treatments
• Document care in the chart in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Formulate diagnoses
• Implement patient care and treatment plans; discuss these plans, expectations, needs, and any other information with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other hospital staff
• Obtain consents for blood/blood product transfusion, CT scan and MRI contrast administration, and for procedures performed by the PA
• Initiate consults with physicians and other staff, including hospice and palliative care
• Participate in end‑of‑life care, including DNR/DNI and MOLST documentation
• Manage medical/surgical patient care, including emergencies requiring BLS/ACLS/PALS as required
• Perform trauma assessments/reassessments following ATLS (Trauma Team)
• Conduct peri‑ and intra‑operative assessments/reassessments
• Conduct peri‑ and intraprocedure assessments/reassessments
• Round with physicians and other hospital staff
• Order, apply, reapply, and remove restraints
• Maintain legible documentation, including dates, times, signatures, and name stamps
• Complete all procedure notes and discharge documentation, including summaries, instructions, order issuance, prescriptions, and other required documentation
• Fully complete and submit billing forms by the end of each shift

Technical Procedures

• Explain procedure to patient/family
• Use sterile technique, including barrier precautions, when needed
• Perform procedures such as IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, nasogastric tube insertion, central venous line removal, etc.
• Provide wound care and suturing as needed
• Apply splints
• Assist in surgery and with cardiac catheterizations
• Perform CT/MRI injections and other radiological injections such as nuclear studies
• Perform invasive procedures such as PICC insertion, central venous line insertion, chest tube insertion
• Perform surgical procedures such as chest tube removal, drain removal, etc.
• Assist radiologist with procedures such as biopsies, drainage, and other special procedures
• Perform radiological procedures such as paracentesis and thoracentesis

General Job Requirements

• Demonstrate positive customer service and satisfaction skills, positive attitude toward change, effective time management, constructive communication, and solid problem‑solving skills
• Conduct oneself professionally
• Demonstrate medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, and manage patients
• Acknowledge limitations and seek help when needed
• Maintain detailed focus and attention to detail
• Work as a team member in a multidisciplinary manner
• Arrive to work and leave on time
• Abide by hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Abide by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
• Respond to pages and calls promptly with name, title, and greeting
• Attend at least 50% of departmental meetings, Medical Staff meetings, and Trauma Team meetings
• Participate in performance assessment and improvement studies

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an NP educational program approved by the State of New York; current NP certification from AANP or ANCC; bachelor’s and master’s degrees; current New York State license as registered nurse and NP; Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association. Required licenses: Registered Nurse License (NYS), Nurse Practitioner (NYS), Basic Life Support Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics, based on selected privileges
• Inpatient APP experience or completion of a critical care APP fellowship/residency
• Experience in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Medical Stepdown/Progressive Care Units

Compensation

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides a salary range of $138,176.08 – $169,616.08 per year. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

About the Hospital

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, it is an institution you can be proud of, where you can feel good about devoting your time and talents.