Per Diem Float Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Specialties - Brooklyn - 8 or 10 hr Days

NYU Grossman School of Medicine; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 107,053 - 128,598; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Generous time-off program

Employee resources groups

Holistic wellness program

Job summary

NYU Grossman School of Medicine in Brooklyn is hiring a Per Diem Float Nurse Practitioner to cover multiple surgical specialty clinics. The role involves organizing patient care, collaborating with medical teams, and ensuring quality outcomes. Requirements include a Master's in Nursing, current NY registrations, and relevant certifications. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $77.71 - $93.35 hourly, complemented by a robust benefits program focusing on wellness and financial security.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse in New York.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in New York.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care per protocols.
• Monitor efficiency and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Certification by ANCC or specialty organization

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Life Support certification

Job description

Position Summary

Per Diem Float Nurse Practitioner in Surgical Specialties in Brooklyn. The role requires floating to multiple clinic sites to cover surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
• Monitor and trend cost‑effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Use evidence‑based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for quality and performance improvement.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintain current expertise in area of practice.
• Promote own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role.
• Consider needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
• Evaluate treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modify per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribe in‑patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Work collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost‑effective outcomes.
• Formulate the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
• Order customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiate between normal/abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician.
• Perform complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Function as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participate in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the organization’s Service Standards and incorporate them into the performance of responsibilities.
• Facilitate the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs, etc.
• Provide consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
• Work collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
• Work collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
• Participate in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including the attending physician, to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse in New York and Registration as a Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Certification required (as soon as feasible following graduation from NP graduate program) by ANCC or board certification from another specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License‑NYS, Nurse Practitioner‑NYS, Basic Life Support Cert.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced 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.
• At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served.
• Ability to apply the nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, addressing patient/family safety and satisfaction.
• Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal, communication, creative problem‑solving, critical thinking and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits program, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resources groups for peer support, and a holistic wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Salary Transparency

Salary range for the role is $77.71 - $93.35 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range listed does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay or other compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.