Advanced Practice Provider

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

91d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Cardiology Director, the Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care to patients undergoing non-invasive cardiac procedures and tests. The role is based in the Cardiac Cath Lab department in Nyack, New York, with work in the PET CT and Radiology Department. The schedule is days that vary Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Science (MS).
At least 3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Fluency in cardiology protocols.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting EKGs.
New York State Education Department Nurse Practitioner credential or New York State Board of Medicine Physician Assistant credential.
American Heart Association BLS certification.
American Heart Association ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform a complete medical history and physical examination for each patient evaluated.
Formulate differential diagnoses and plans of care.
Monitor patient progress and write daily notes in the medical record.
Order, screen, and interpret necessary laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Write appropriate hospital orders.
Provide patient care in Cardiology service areas, including PET CT and the Radiology Department.
Provide primary and secondary assistance to physicians during hospital tests and procedures.
Respond appropriately to urgent and emergent situations by performing CPR and initiating ACLS protocols until a physician arrives.
Follow departmental and hospital documentation standards.
Attend educational lectures, conferences, and in-services.
Educate patients about hospital tests, procedures, post-discharge care, and follow-up.
Perform other duties as required or requested based on patient, department, and organizational needs.
Follow departmental age-specific criteria and hospital and department policies and procedures.
Create positive customer interactions, communicate positively across cultures and beliefs, acknowledge customer concerns, and follow customer service behaviors.
Participate in department- and hospital-wide process or outcome improvement activities, maintain professional development, meet licensure and certification requirements, and complete annual competency assessments.
Complete projects and assignments within expected time frames, participate in committees and task forces as requested, and assist with orientation of new hires.