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Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Per Diem

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Job Description

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

Job Responsibility

Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
Performs daily patient rounds.
Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
Interprets laboratory and test results.
Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program and National Board Certification in specialty area required.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State, and current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.
Current BLS certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

What You Should Know About Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Per Diem, Northwell Career Site

If you're a dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a real impact, consider the Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Per Diem position at our facility in Hyde Park, New York. In this role, you will be at the forefront of patient care, performing a variety of vital functions that include taking initial patient histories and conducting thorough physical examinations. You'll also initiate and document care plans, ensuring that each patient receives personalized attention throughout their treatment journey. Daily patient rounds will be part of your responsibilities, allowing you to provide ongoing monitoring and adjustments to care as needed. You'll write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostics, while also interpreting the results and conferring with other healthcare professionals to maintain high-quality care. Educating patients about their post-discharge care will be essential, as will documenting all aspects of care for continuity. To qualify, you'll need a Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program and national certification in your specialty, along with the appropriate licenses to practice in New York. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative team and enhance patient outcomes in both acute and chronic cardiology cases.

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What are the responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Per Diem at our facility?

As a Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Per Diem, your primary responsibilities will include conducting initial patient histories and physical examinations, developing and documenting care plans, conducting daily patient rounds, and administering medication orders and diagnostic tests. Collaborating with physicians and nursing staff is essential to ensure optimal care.