Nurse Practitioner

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Work Days: Monday-Friday

Exemption Status: Exempt

Position Summary

In collaboration with an attending physician, is responsible for the coordination & direct care of patients and clinical protocols as needed within a busy Epilepsy neurology practice group. This role is also responsible for providing patient education.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians. Performs inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• 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.
• 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.
• Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
• Answers phones, responds to inquiries and triages calls to appropriate personnel.
• May be responsible for the precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions.
• 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.
• Records medical information within the patients' electronic medical record as instructed by the physician.
• Participates in safety programs and orientation of new staff. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Responsible for patient care on an inpatient and/or outpatient service.
• If applicable, 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, for surgical procedures, responsible for gathering, completing and delivering all pre-operative requirements required for surgery. Reviews discharge summaries and operative notes for accuracy.
• If applicable, assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.
• 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.
• May be required to reach out to referring physicians and promote new referrals.
• 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.

• Master's of Science Degree in Nursing

• Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.
• Experience in Neurology or Epilepsy clinical practice and a strong administrative background preferred.
• New graduates NPs with related RN experience in Neurology or Epilepsy may be considered.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration
• NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration
• Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc)
• Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)
• Infection Control Certificate
• Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that's committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists-faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization-are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens.

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