Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Admission Testing - Per Diem

Company: NYU LANGONE HEALTH
Location: Brookhaven
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island’s only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community’s healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women’s imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk staff – Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Admission Testing - Per Diem. Nurse practitioners NP are dedicated to providing quality professional cost effective health care to all patients at NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk. At NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk NPs provide services as a licensed independent practitioner LIP collaborating with a licensed physician fulfilling a broad range of medical services that would otherwise be provided by the physician A NP shall be permitted to provide any service within his/her scope of training/skills outlined in the collaborative agreement between the NP and the collaborating physician that has been approved by the Credentials Committee NPs may provide care for all patients throughout the hospital as permitted by their certification and licensure NPs work collaboratively with the patient's physicians assisting in providing high quality care and a well planned timely discharge NPs provide patient centered care as members of interdisciplinary teams emphasizing evidence based practice and accepted standards of care A NP shall document according to the practices included in the Clinical Documentation Initiative CDI NPs with Registered Nurse First Assistant RNFA documentation working in surgery have the primary responsibility of assisting in surgery A NP working in surgery must have a collaborative agreement with a surgeon A NP working in surgery will also perform surgical functions in other areas of the hospital as needed by the surgeons or the Chief PA A NP on the Trauma Team must have privileges to first assist in surgery experience in emergency medicine and current Advanced Trauma Life Support ATLS documentation or acquire it within six months A NP on the Trauma Team may be required to be on call Job Responsibilities: Assessment and Reassessment of Patients Introduces/identifies self as a nurse practitioner Assists the physician with patient management focusing on quality care and a well-planned, timely discharge Communicates professionally and effectively with the patient's physician, and as appropriate, consulting physicians, case managers, nurses, and other Hospital staff any patient information that may affect discharge or the patient's hospital course. Performs initial and ongoing assessment/history and physical examination Assesses/reassesses patient's condition and care plan Orders and interprets tests/results(lab, radiology, ekg, etc.) based on patient need Orders medications and treatments Documents care in the chart in accordance with hospital policies and procedure s Formulates diagnoses Formulates and implements patient care and treatment plans. Discusses patient care and treatment plans, expectations, needs, and any other information with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other hospital staff. Uses established Long Island Health Network (LIHN) guidelines, if applicable. Obtains consents for blood/blood product transfusion, CAT scan and MRI contrast administration, and for procedures performed by the PA Initiates consults with physicians and other hospital staff including those for hospice and palliative care Initiates and participates in care related to end-of-life issues including Do Not Resuscitate/Intubate (DNR DNI) and Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) documentation Manages medical/surgical patient care including emergencies requiring BLS/ACLS/PALS (if adult or family NP) Performs Trauma assessments/reassessments following ATLS (Trauma Team) Performs peri- and intraoperative assessments/reassessments Performs peri- and intraprocedure assessments/reassessments Rounds with physicians and other hospital staff Orders, applies, reapplies, and removes restraints Documents in patient chart or the computer all pertinent patient information following departmental and hospital policies, and using the CDI education. Writes legibly Dates, times, and signs all chart entries Uses name stamp Documents any patient or family education Documents r esults of tests ordered, or disposition of care Completes all procedure notes Documents communication with physicians Signs, dates, times verbal/telephone orders by the end of each shift Fully completes and submits billing forms by the end of each shift Completes discharge documentation including discharge/transfer summaries, discharge instructions, writing/issuing discharge orders, prescriptions, and any other associated documentation required for discharge Technical Procedures Explains procedure to patient/family Uses sterile technique, including barrier precautions, when needed Performs procedures such as IV insertion, foley catheter insertion, naso/oro gastric tube insertion, central venous line removal, etc. Sutures/ provides wound care Splints Assists in surgery Assists with cardiac catheterizations Performs CAT scan/MRI injections Performs other radiological injections such as nuclear studies Performs invasive procedures such as PICC insertion, central venous line insertion, chest tube insertion Performs surgical procedures such as chest tube removal, drain removal, etc. Assists radiologist with procedures such as biopsies, drainage procedures, special procedures, etc. Performs radiological procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, etc. General Job Requirements Demonstrates positive customer service/satisfaction skills, positive attitude towards change, effective time management, positive communication skills, the ability to constructively give and accept feedback, and solid problem solving skills Conducts oneself professionally Demonstrates the medical, technical, and personal skills to assess, reassess, & manage patients Knows one's limitations and seeks help if needed Demonstrates the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail Works as team member in multidisciplinary manner Arrives to work and leaves on-time Abides by hospital and departmental policies and procedures Abides by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) expectations and standards Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences and the like. Assists in inter-and intra-departmental instruction. Abides by all federal and state laws, rules, and regulations Answers pages and calls immediately(unless busy) using name, title , and greeting Attends minimum of 50% of departmental meetings Attends minimum of 50% of Medical Staff meetings Attends minimum of 50% of Trauma Team meetings Participates in performance assessment and improvement studies Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Graduate of NP educational program approved by the State of New York Current NP certification from either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center Bachelors and Masters degrees Current New York State license as registered nurse and NP Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association. Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert Preferred 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 your selected privileges Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk 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. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy . Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal . NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $85.60 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. View the Pay Transparency Notice for further details.

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