709B-Nurse Practitioner Pd

Status: Per Diem

Shift: VARIED SHIFT

Department: Pre Surgical Evaluation

Position Summary

Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner assumes responsibility for the care provided to a selected number of patients.
Consideration is given to the patient's stage of development according to life cycle.
The Nurse Practitioner acts in a collaborative role to facilitate and manage the pre-surgical evaluation of patients under the supervision and direction of an attending anesthesiologist.
The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the various departments utilizing pre-surgical processes to insure the accurate and timely exchange of information.

Education Required
Must complete in-house orientation program
Master's Degree from accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Experience And Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Speaks, reads and writes English
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a RN
Demonstrated competency as a Nurse Practitioner

License/Certifications
Current NYS licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse
NYS licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) certification as an Adult NP or Family NP or completion of certification within six months from date of hire.
BLS required for all NP's in PSE
PALS required for Family NP's in PSE
ACLS preferred

Working Conditions
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
Frequent, prolonged standing/walking
Lifts, positions and/or transfers patient and equipment