Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management - Brooklyn - 8 hr Days

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, it has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped shape medical history and enrich lives. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the school is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. NYU Langone Health values equity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner in Pain Management in Brooklyn. This role involves providing, coordinating, and ensuring comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process and pertinent standards of care. The successful candidate will diagnose illness and physical conditions, and perform therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures for designated inpatient or outpatient populations within a collaborative practice agreement with a specific physician on the staff of NYU Hospitals Center.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and 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 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 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 and promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial roles.
• 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.
• 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 organization's 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).
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patient's 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, house staff, 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.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse in New York.
• Registration as a Nurse Practitioner in New York.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Certification (as soon as feasible following graduation from NP graduate program) by ANCC or Board Certification from another specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

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 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, addressing 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 a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Effective change agent with physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual, and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Membership in professional specialty organizations is desirable.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

• Robust support system for career development, starting a family, and saving for retirement.
• Financial security benefits and a generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care well-being.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $151,530.94 - $182,030.94 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.