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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Part time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $146,288.95 - $162,038.95. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

An Advanced Practice Nurse providing pain management care for post-operative patients.  Applies the nursing process and synthesizes clinical findings that result in optimal goal achievement throughout the continuum of care.  Integrates theory, research, and critical thinking in the delivery of care to patients/families and serves as a resource in complex patient and family situations. In accordance with NYS Educ. Law, Art 139.6902.3 (a) and (b): The practice of the advanced practice nurse, certified under section six thousand nine hundred ten of this article, may include the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions and the performance of therapeutic and corrective measures within a specialty area of practice, in collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to collaborate in the specialty involved, provided such services are performed in accordance with a written practice agreement and written practice protocols. Prescriptions for drugs, devices, and immunizing agents may be issued in accordance with the practice agreement and practice protocols.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Three years of related experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight. Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor area with frequent exposure. Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

HAZARDS OSHA
OSHA Category 1. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Adheres to & promotes HSS mission and values. Adheres to and promotes the HSS mission and values, HSS Standards of Care and Code of Conduct practices. Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Promotes a professional atmosphere. Promotes a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, families, visitors and members of the health care team.Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Incorporates patient rights into plan of care. Incorporates patient rights into the plan of care and in conjunction with the health care team.Participates in Education - Communicates clearly/explains procedures. Communicates clearly, explains all procedures, treatments, and medications to patient and family and answers questions within the scope of clinical practice.Participates in Education - Annual Mandatory In-services. Completes annual Joint Commission, State and Hospital mandated in-services.Participates in Education - Participates in the development & upgrading of standards. Participates in the development and upgrading of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, and patient/family education materials and programs as relevant to expertise and practice.Participates in Education - Provides nursing consultation and educational programs. Act as a resource by providing consultation and educational programs to nursing and medical staff as requested and indicated.Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Assists in developing & monitoring patient outcomes. Assists in developing and monitoring patient outcomes per clinical indicators established within practice pattern for purposes of QA/PI.Participates in Education - Initiates and enhances professional growth and development. Initiates and enhances professional growth and development by keeping current with changes in the healthcare environment, legislative changes, and with participation in Hospital, local, national and international educational meetings.Professional Development - Publishes/disseminates new practice standards. Publishes/disseminates new practice standards through scientific and professional publications and presentations.Clinical Leadership & Collaboration - Identifies patterns and trends. Identifies patterns and trends in the needs of patients and caregivers within the specialty that may indicate a need for further analysis and possible change in practice.Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance. Maintains satisfactory attendance record.Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Punctuality. Reports for duty punctually.Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Staff meetings. Attends staff meetings and/or acknowledges meeting minutes.Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Time management. Manages time appropriately to meet patient, department and Hospital needs.Assessment & Diagnosis - Performs physical examination. Performs physical examination, including disease specific exams (eg neuro, etc) and correctly identifies abnormalities.Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Documents in the electronic health record. Documents all assessments, findings, progress and care of patient in the electronic health record.Assessment & Diagnosis - Reviews patient record. Obtains and reviews patient record and medical history, extracting relevant data.Assessment & Diagnosis - Orders appropriate diagnostic tests. Orders appropriate diagnostic tests, reviews results and identifies findings requiring intervention or follow up.Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Demonstrates cultural competency. Recognizes, respects and adapts to social, cultural and religious beliefs of patients, families and practices in the provision of care to promote shared decision making with the patient.Ensures the Continuum of Care (NP) - Collaborates to coordinate care. Collaborates with physicians, peers and other members of the health care team to facilitate and coordinate care to an established patient population from initial assessment to discharge.Assessment & Diagnosis - Plan of care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assess, develop, implement, and coordinate plan of care based on findings and patient needs.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelors, Nursing. Masters, Nursing.

EDUCATION PREFERRED
Doctorate, Nursing.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED
Nurse Practitioner License, New York. Registered Nurse License, New York. BLS. Board Certified in area of practice and NY DEA License

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED


SKILLS REQUIRED
Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions. Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. Prescribing medications and other treatments. Managing patients' overall care. Counseling. Educating patients on disease prevention and positive health and lifestyle choices.

SKILLS PREFERRED

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Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.