Nurse Practitioner NP
New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Cardiology
Salary 120,000 – 220,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner Studies
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Merrick, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/01/24
Our Cardiology Clinic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work within the outpatient practice of the Center for Advanced Cardiac Care (CACC) under the management of the Chief Nurse Practitioner and direction of the CACC Medical Director within the Division of Cardiology. The NP will work collaboratively with Physicians, NP peers, Registered Nurses, other members of the multidisciplinary care team, and administrative support staff within the CACC Program.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history, perform comprehensive and targeted physical examinations.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, and diagnose/manage chronic as well as acute patient problems.

• Facilitate and deliver care to a specific subset of patients collaboratively and autonomously.

• Obtain and review internal and external records/reports.

• Formulate a goal-directed plan that includes health maintenance, anticipatory guidance and appropriate medical and nursing interventions according to the established protocols.

• Follow-up/collaborate with the Physician to re-develop the treatment plan as necessary.

• Counsel/educate patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management outside of the hospital.

• Facilitate/coordinate hospital admissions and collaborate with inpatient team for safe discharges.

• Work with NP peers and the Registered Nurse team to triage daily patient calls and communicate with referring Providers.

• Work with the multidisciplinary team including but not limited to Social Workers, Nutritionists, Pharmacists, Surgeons, the Palliative Care Team, the CACC Inpatient team, and other specialists as necessary to provide/coordinate care across the continuum.

• Document all patient/caregiver encounters in the outpatient EMR.

• Participate in research protocols; review, disseminate, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice.

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for Nurse Practitioner practice within respective scope of care and the delivery of safe, competent patient care.

• Participate in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and consumer-oriented environment.

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner trained in the care of adults, plus one to two years of experience in a hospital setting, preferably in Cardiology
• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses
• NP Board certification
• Current BCLS, ACLS, DEA, and NPI certifications
• Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
• Experience with the advanced Heart Failure, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, and post-Heart Transplant patient populations
• Experience with patients being considered for/undergoing advanced therapies such as outpatient intravenous and/or inhaled medication support, and/or mechanical circulatory support

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive salary range of $120,000-$220,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
Continuing education opportunities and professional development support.
Collaborative and supportive work environment within a renowned hospital.
If you are a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner seeking a fulfilling career in a fast-paced hospital environment, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.