Nurse Practitioner Per-Diem

About the Role

This is a non-exempt hourly position that has discretion to make decisions and access to confidential employee and business information. The role ensures, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager for each neighborhood, that safe, appropriate, and goal-directed care is provided consistently. It provides support and direction to nursing staff and ensures the implementation of Medical Staff and Nursing Department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform clinical evaluations of residents for acute illness or changes in status.
• Provide medical services for residents with chronic issues as needed.
• Order medications and ensure proper administration.
• Use the Center’s electronic medical record for documentation and ordering.
• Provide emergency services for residents and staff as needed.
• Assist the Employee Health office with immunizations, PPD placement and reading, and staff assessments.
• Provide coverage for Employee Health services as needed.
• Address abnormal laboratory results and document assessments and plans.
• Order and arrange the transfer of residents to acute care facilities, including providing written consultation and telephone calls to the receiving ED.
• Write thorough notes, including history, physical exam, assessment, and plan for resident encounters.
• Provide end-of-shift sign-out to nursing and medical staff.
• Make rounds to ensure all residents are seen at least once per shift.
• Partner with the nurse supervisor to take an active role in the education, support, and guidance of staff.
• Meet with parents, physicians, other staff, and/or administration as needed.
• Maintain knowledge through continuing professional education programs and provide documentation to the medical staff office.
• Provide coverage for Infection Control, including formulating and distributing the daily Infection Control Memo, as needed.
• Write comprehensive monthly progress notes in conjunction with the attending physician.
• Serve as the highest-ranking staff member when the administrator or designee is not in the facility.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or directed by a supervisor, department director, and/or administration.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN program (S.N. or M.S.N.) with NP Certification.
• Active RN and NP licenses in the State of New York.
• BCLS certificate; PALS certification preferred.
• Completion of courses mandated for continuation of RN license (e.g., Infection Control course, Child Abuse course).
• DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited MD program with a license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Certified (or eligible for application) by the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA).
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number required.
• Experience in pediatric and adolescent chronic and restorative nursing modalities preferred.

Employee Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the Center’s policies, including a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Must be able to perform tasks that may involve exposure to residents’ blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents if necessary.

Working Conditions

• Work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.

Pay

$90/hour.