Location: White Plains,NY, USA
Unit NotesPosition SummaryThe WPPA Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing,prescribing, treating and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach topatient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.2. Conducts patient rounds as necessary. Formulates and implements a therapeutic plan of care with physiciansand staff. Writes in progress notes.3. Assesses daily plan of care and recommends actions in collaboration with the patient's physician.4. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing. Maintains contact with the ancillary testingareas for follow up.5. Performs regular medication reviews for patients and modifies orders as necessary.6. Recommends appropriate consults as needed.7. Communicates with patient/family regarding plan of care and discharge plan.8. Interacts with third party insurers regarding plan of care and continued stay.9. Participates as needed in finalizing a safe discharge plan. Completes all required documentation.10. Assists staff in moving patient along clinical pathway.11. Serves as a resource to the discharge planning staff.12. Inpatient rounding - assist physicians with pre-op and post-op patient assessments.13. Assist physicians as requested with appropriate surgical procedures.14. Performs all other related duties as assigned.Education & Experience RequirementsMaster's degree in nursing from an accredited school.Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.Current NYS certification as a Nurse Practitioner (either Adult/Geriatric).Maintains a current collaborative practice agreement.BCLS certification required.ACLS certification required as of 6/1/21 for NPs/PAs in Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery (CAMS) & CancerCenterMinimum two years' experience in an acute care setting.Core CompetenciesAbility to act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role modelAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and written and work with othersAbility to concentrate on fine details with constant interruptionsPerform multiple duties in a high volume areaAbility to deal professionally and efficiently with all levels of management and external constituenciesSelf-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervisionFlexible, organized and able to set prioritiesDemonstrates team work and adaptabilityMaintains composure under stressPhysical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work EnvironmentAbility to perform computer work for extensive periods of timeOccasionally move and/or transport of 15 to 20 poundsRequires movement about the department frequently throughout the dayAbility to remain in stationary position for extended periods of timeAbility to respond to frequent phone callsMay be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee maybe exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through thehospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at thehospital switchboard, saved on a disc.Primary Population ServedCheck appropriate box(s) below:Neonatal (birth - 28 days) Patients with exceptional communicationneedsInfant (29 days - less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delaysPediatric (1 - 12 years) Patients at end of lifeAdolescent (13 - 17 years) Patients under isolation precautionsAdult (18 - 64 years) Patients with cultural needsGeriatric (> 65 years) All populationsBariatric Patients with weight relatedcomorbiditiesNon-patient care populationThe responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determinedby the needs of White Plains Hospital.