Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology and Respiratory Institute - Mount Sinai Union Square - Full Time Days

About the Role

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) as defined by New York Education Law is a Registered Nurse who has earned separate certification through advanced clinical nursing education in a distinct specialty area. NPs are independent practitioners who diagnose, treat, and prescribe for conditions within their specialty without requiring physician countersignature on medical orders, progress notes, or treatment plans.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Assess the health status of patients and families through comprehensive health history and physical examination.
• Initiate and order therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations.
• Prescribe medication regimens, interpret findings, and adjust the plan of care according to accepted standards and practice guidelines.
• Educate and counsel on health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.
• Document findings and plan of care in the patient’s medical record.
• Consult with physicians according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria.
• Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care.
• Participate in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery.
• Maintain patient and employee confidentiality in information management.
• Develop and adjust the plan of care based on diagnoses and individual patient needs, recording and interpreting responses.
• Perform a patient record review with the collaborating physician at least every three months if using a collaborative practice agreement.
• Complete the Focused Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (FPPE) or Ongoing Professional Practice Proctoring Evaluation (OPPE) as required for continued credentialing.
• Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to Medical Staff rules and hospital bylaws.

Professional Development

• Support the mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS).
• Demonstrate accountability for own nursing practice.
• Adhere to the code of ethics and consider ethical issues in professional practice.
• Deliver care with a humanistic, kind, and caring attitude.
• Serve as a resource person to nurses and other health team members.
• Participate in peer review and incorporate research findings into clinical practice.
• Engage in approved nursing and medical research studies.
• Maintain current knowledge through self-directed learning, literature review, and attendance at educational programs.
• Participate in defining, maintaining, and interpreting standards of nursing practice.
• Contribute to the positive image of advanced practice nursing within the medical center and local community.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary committees influencing nursing practice and patient care policies.
• Seek opportunities to enhance professional nursing practice and influence outcomes.
• Treat co-workers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• At least two years of nursing experience in the specialty area applied for.
• At least one year of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
• New York State License with current registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Certified by the New York State Department of Education as a Nurse Practitioner with current registration, meeting one of the following:
  • Graduate of a New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent, OR
  • Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination.
• Completion of a pharmacy component of not less than the required semester hours or equivalent, including instruction in New York State and Federal laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3-hour course).
• Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3,600 hours of NP practice experience, OR a Collaborative Relationship with a physician if employed at Mount Sinai Hospital with over 3,600 practice hours.
• Master’s degree in a program designed to prepare NPs to diagnose, treat, and prescribe, or successful completion of an approved supplemental education program (e.g., post-Master’s NP certificate).
• National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required for:
  • All NPs hired after June 1, 2019, or
  • All NPs who bill for professional services, regardless of hire date (may be deferred up to 1 year with Chief Nursing Officer approval).
• Credentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificates as required by specialty.

About the Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with over 48,000 employees across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people by tackling complex healthcare challenges through innovation, research, and education. The system integrates hospitals, labs, and schools to deliver comprehensive care from birth through geriatrics, leveraging advanced approaches like artificial intelligence and informatics while prioritizing patients' medical and emotional needs.

Ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report in specialties such as Geriatrics, Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and Diabetes/Endocrinology, Mount Sinai is recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education. The Icahn School of Medicine is a top recipient of National Institutes of Health funding, and several Mount Sinai hospitals are ranked among the world’s best in Newsweek’s "The World’s Best Smart Hospitals."

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity, equity, and respect are central to its mission. It actively promotes fair access to opportunities and supports the professional growth of all team members.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $72.9912 per hour. Actual salaries depend on experience, education, and operational need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.