Specialty Coordinator-Nurse Practitioner-MSH - Full Time- Day

Strength Through Diversity Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal. Title: Speciality Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner - Genetics/Genomic - MSH - Full-Time Day Program Description: The Program for Inherited Metabolic Disorders at the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine provides comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic services to patients with metabolic disorders including Lysosomal Storage Diseases (LSD). The program seeks a candidate certified as a family nurse practitioner with pediatric acute care experience, who is interested in metabolic diseases with emphasis on lysosomal storage disorders. The lysosomal diseases program, is one of the largest in the state of New York. Our on-site genetics infusion center is set up to administer all available therapies for lysosomal disorders including cerebral intraventricular therapy for Batten disease. Responsibilities will include patient care in the outpatient lysosomal and metabolic clinics, including triage and management of infants identified on Newborn Screening. Applicants should have a NYS licensure and demonstrate a commitment to provide high quality patient care. Candidates should be detail oriented, self-motivated, organized, and willing to work as part of a team. Interest in genetics and clinical research is an asset. Mount Sinai is the primary referral site for NY state newborn screening (NBS) for the New York City area. We are also a site for the expanded newborn screening which includes Mucopolysaccharidosis 1, Krabbe and Pompe disease. Additionally, we are a site for many past and current clinical trials for lysosomal storage diseases including gene therapy trials. The nurse practitioner (NP) in this role will receive specialty training in various LSD and treatment of these conditions. The candidate will provide direct clinical care in a range of settings from assisting in clinical evaluations and administering enzyme replacement therapies in the infusion center, and participate in research ranging from clinical trials to rare disease registries. The candidate will have direct guidance and mentorship of board-certified geneticists with expertise in caring for patients with LSD. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team including geneticists, genetic counselors, social workers, research coordinators, nutritionists, registered nurse and nurse practitioner experienced in providing comprehensive care for patients. The training programs within the Division of Medical Genetics, have a long tradition of training healthcare providers in the care of patients with LSD, including medical residents, fellows, genetic counselors, and nurse practitioners. The candidate will have opportunities to attend formal didactics and participate in case presentations and team learning discussions. The candidate will acquire the clinical knowledge and expertise needed to diagnose, manage, and counsel patients with inborn errors of metabolism including LSD and will gain invaluable experience in the triage and management of babies identified through newborn screen. The program will serve as an immersion in LSD specific competencies and will expand knowledge of evidenced-based practice, critical thinking, basic research skills, and quality improvement initiatives involved in caring for patients with LSD. Work hours: Monday – Friday 5 days per week Patient care: Assist physician in conducting a complete clinical assessment of patients Perform physical exams, developmental screenings and comprehensive assessment of patients with LSD and make referrals to subspecialists as clinically indicated Prescribe and monitor therapeutic response to treatments Counseling/educating patients and care givers Complete documentation in EMR and coordinate care with physicians Follow up on patient phone calls, prescription refills, home care orders and medical questions. Lysosomal Infusion Therapy Duties: The program has a dedicated infusion nurse and the candidate in this role will provide support and coverage as necessary. Review charts including assessment of lab values Administer infusion and/or provide support to the infusion RN as needed Perform venipuncture, central port or Ommaya reservoir access for enzyme therapy and for blood specimens. Monitor patients throughout infusion for adverse reactions Prepare discharge instructions and educate patients to any new medications or treatments Qualifications: Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in Pediatric acute care (Preferred) BLS and ACLS Certification Competency with phlebotomy and venipuncture Experience with Pediatric patients The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected Who We Are Over 38,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $133,545.47 - $191,286.91 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.