Job Description

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Telehealth Nurse Practitioner in Endocrinology in Boynton Beach, FL.

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 working with the NYU Langone Health Clinical Access Center.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service
• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution and department
• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for the patient
• 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 attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, house staff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
• Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities
• Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Performs complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit
• 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
• Formulates the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care
• 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
• Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization
• Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol
• 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
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols, and considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care
• Promotes own professional growth and development in the clinical and managerial role
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise
• As needed, provides assistance to the Clinical Access Center staff by addressing patient medical advice messages or communicating test results to patients per provider instruction
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have:

• Licensure: Florida- Current registration as an Autonomous Nurse Practitioner, New York: Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse
• Education: Master's Degree in Nursing
• Written Collaborative Practice Agreement with an NYULH attending physician and credentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with Delineation of Privilege approved with role specific treatment privileges
• 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
• Competence:
  1. 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.
  2. Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred.
  3. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership.
  4. Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team
  5. Effective change agent
  6. Physical stamina, to perform responsibilities.
  Required Licenses: Autonomous Nurse Pract - FL, Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS

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

NYU Langone Florida provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.