Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
days
Sign-On Bonus

Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Surgery

The Department of Perioperative Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner/Assistant Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Surgery. The successful candidate will: * Demonstrate clinical responsibility for the assessment of the pre-operative patient including history & physicals, review of lab results, EKG's, medical/cardiology clearances and other health information as needed. * Address all clinical concerns/questions regarding patient readiness for surgery with the appropriate disciplines/individuals. * Ensure that all appropriate documentation is available at the time of surgery. * Be available to patient families and staff working in Ambulatory Surgery, as a clinical and educational resource. * Function as a liaison between admitting, anesthesia, surgery and nursing staff. * Work closely with the Assistant Director of Nursing for Ambulatory Surgery to manage change and implement systems to improve patient flow. * Investigate best practices for Pre-Admission Testing and coordinates their implementation in the area. * Collaborate with Senior Associate Administrator to develop a comprehensive performance program. * Actively participate in meetings/committees. * Function as Team Leader in the PAT area, identifying opportunities for improvement. Required Qualifications: * New York State Nurse Practitioner Licensure. * Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Nursing. * 7+ years of post licensure experience, to include 5 years of progressive management/supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 7:00am to 3:00pm Salary Grade/Rank: SL-5 Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: An approved COVID-19 vaccination. Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encourage