Family Nurse Practitioner - Peds & Adult GI - Manhattan - 8 hr Days

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Peds & Adult GI in Manhattan. We are seeking a family nurse practitioner to work within the division of pediatric gastroenterology and subspecialty programs within the division providing outpatient care to pediatric and adult patients across a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions, including patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs). The role will include clinical care of acute and chronic GI condition, specialized EGID clinical care, participation in outpatient clinical trials, and EGID program activities. The primary practice location will be Fink Ambulatory Care Center, with secondary locations including the Clinical Research Centers in MSB and Bellevue.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using nursing process and pertinent standards of care, the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions, and performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures of the designated inpatient or outpatient patient population within a collaborative practice agreement established with a specific physician on the staff of NYU Hospitals Center

Job Responsibilities

• Provides specialized outpatient care to pediatric and adult patients within the pediatric gastroenterology division including:
• Infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions.
• Pediatric and adult patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs), including eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), in collaboration with the interdisciplinary EGID program team
• Participates in the longitudinal management of patients with EGIDs and other chronic GI conditions, including assessment of symptoms and treatment response, review and communication of laboratory and diagnostic results, medication management, patient and family education, coordination of care, and completion of clinically appropriate school, accommodation, medication, and other patient forms and documentation.
• Reviews and synthesizes relevant outside medical records and clinical information to support the evaluation and ongoing management of patients.
• Participates in outpatient clinical trials involving pediatric and adult patients with EGIDs, including protocol-specific clinical assessments, physical examinations, review of clinical and laboratory findings, and identification and timely communication of adverse events, changes in medical history, concomitant medications, and other protocol-relevant clinical findings to the Principal Investigator (PI) or Sub-Investigator (Sub-I), in accordance with study protocols, institutional policies, and scope of practice.
• Obtains and maintains required clinical and clinical research training and certifications with institutional support for obtaining additional required certifications as appropriate.
• Supports access to prescribed therapies through clinical documentation, prior authorizations, appeals, peer-to-peer discussions, and letters of medical necessity
• Provides clinical triage and management of patient concerns, including telephone and electronic patient communications.
• Supports pre-procedure preparation for patients with EGIDs, including updating clinical documentation, ordering appropriate laboratory studies, preparing orders, reviewing results with the treating physician as needed, communicating results and care plans to patients and families, and coordinating follow-up care.
• Supports interdisciplinary EGID program activities, including preparing cases for discussion, summarizing clinical information, coordinating follow-up from team recommendations, and contributing to clinical pathways, protocols, educational materials, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role.
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Practices 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.
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
• Works 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.
• Formulates the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
• Orders customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician.
• Performs complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
• Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
• Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
• Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
• Works 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

To qualify you must have

• Licensure: Current registration as Professional Nurse in New York and Registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Education: Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Certification required (as soon as feasible following graduation from NP graduate program) by ANCC or Board Certification from other specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice.
• 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 nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, which addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction. Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership; previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team; Effective change agent. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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