Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Critical Care, Trauma, & Burn Surgery ($3,500 Sign on Bonus)

Title: Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Critical Care, Trauma, & Burn Surgery ($3,500 Sign on Bonus)  

Location: Upper East Side  

Org Unit: Endocrine Surgery 

Work Days: Monday-Friday 

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $145,800.00 - $175,284.00 

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices 

Position Summary

 

The Division of Trauma, Burns, Critical and Acute Care, led by Dr. Robert Winchell, MD, FACS, is a part of the Department of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. We provide vitally needed services for New York City while offering critically ill patients a unique blend of expertise and compassionate care from highly skilled surgeons. The trauma center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center — ranked the # 1 Hospital in New York and the #4 Hospital in the country by U.S. News and World Report —is an American College of Surgeons designated Level I adult and a Level II pediatric trauma center. This designation recognizes our ability to provide the highest quality of care, especially in critical and complex cases for NYC and the surrounding region.

 

We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work in collaboration with attending physicians in an outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the coordination and direct care of new and follow-up patients and is also responsible for providing patient education.

 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

 

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care on an inpatient and/or outpatient service.
• Where applicable, establishes priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develops nursing care plans. Prepares equipment and assists provider during examination, testing, and treatment of patients as needed.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physician(s) when needed. Performs inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in conjunction with physician as needed.
• Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
• As needed, administers appropriate injections and medications as ordered by medical providers in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Educates patients and staff on pharmacological/drug effects and protocol requirements, if applicable.
• When needed, records medical information within the patients’ electronic medical record as appropriate.
• May be required to reach out to referring physicians and promote new referrals.
• May be responsible for the precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions.
• Participates in safety programs and orientation of new staff. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice and quality assurance in all aspects of patient care as mandated by institutional, local, state and federal regulatory agency requirements.
• When needed, maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
• If applicable, assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.
• Manages the care of selected patients using protocols agreed upon by medical/nursing personnel. Prescribes and adjusts medications. Makes judgments about the use of pharmaceutical agents as standard treatments in diagnosed conditions.
• If applicable, reviews and completes protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports and patient evaluation forms. Prepares and amends IRB protocols, consent forms and research documents.
• If applicable, for surgical procedures, responsible for gathering, completing and delivering all pre-operative requirements required for surgery. Reviews discharge summaries and operative notes for accuracy.

Education

• Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing

Experience

Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.

New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Licenses and Certifications

• NYS Registered Nur