Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

Presidential Staffing Solutions, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions within the policies of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS), where assigned, and holds professional and legal responsibility to the patient. The duties and responsibilities of the Cardiac NP include executing position responsibilities independently and collaboratively in accordance with the scope and Standards of Advanced Nursing Practice within the specialty area. This role involves the evaluation and management of pacemakers, implanted cardioverter-defibrillators, and cardiac implanted electronic devices, as well as the management of patients with heart failure and monitoring of Exercise Tolerance Tests. The NP will provide care decisions and management for new and follow-up patients presenting with cardiac diagnoses, working in an independent and interdependent relationship with medical staff. Key responsibilities include identifying and addressing disease prevention and health promotion issues, demonstrating advanced assessment and decision-making skills, and maintaining accurate, confidential medical records using the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). The NP will follow clinical guidelines, complete health histories, and be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues. They will order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe or recommend pharmacological agents and durable medical equipment, and set priorities for organized and timely patient care. The role also includes case presentations, participation in performance evaluations and professional development, and evaluating own performance to improve practice. Maintaining mandatory requirements and competency standards, treating staff, patients, and families with respect, and using clinical research techniques in decision-making are also essential. The NP will identify and document appropriate ICD and CPT coding, educate patients and families about preventive care and treatments, and comply with performance measures and safety guidelines.

Requirements

A current license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by an American Heart Association approved vendor.
A current curriculum vitae (CV) which identifies the provider’s education and professional qualifications commensurate with the position or specialty for which they are being offered to perform.
A minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.
Prior one (1) year direct outpatient patient care experience as a nurse practitioner in Cardiology
Be current on tuberculosis testing, rubella testing, and all immunizations prior to performing services.
Have no health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with the performance of duties per this SOW.
Have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently in the course of the duties and responsibilities outlined herein.
Certification requirements: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).

Nice To Haves

VA experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Executes position responsibilities independently and collaboratively in accordance with the scope and Standards of Advanced Nursing Practice within the specialty area.
Pacemaker, Implanted Cardioverter-Defibrillator, and Cardiac Implanted Electronic Device evaluation and management.
Management of patients with heart failure
Monitoring Exercise Tolerance Tests.
Care decisions and management of new and follow up patients presenting with cardiac diagnosis.
Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff.
Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues while administering quality patient care.
Demonstrate advanced assessment and decision-making skills.
Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations.
Documents care/visit in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) appropriately, accurately and concisely. Utilizes Point of Enrollment (POE)
Follows clinical guidelines and standards of practice for health promotion, maintenance and illness prevention.
Completes health histories and other clinical documentation consistently and with pertinent information.
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
Care and treatment plans are consistent with assessments. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests appropriately.
Selects/furnishes (prescribes) or recommends pharmacological agents and durable medical equipment appropriately.
Sets priorities to provide care in an organized and timely manner.
Presents cases in a concise, organized manner. Participates in formal and informal performance evaluations and professional development.
Evaluates own performance according to the Advance Practice Nurse (APN) Scope of Practice standards of professional and regulatory bodies and takes actions to improve practice.
Maintains mandatory requirements and competency standards.
Treats staff, patients and family with respect and dignity.
Uses clinical research techniques in decision-making and in making recommendations.
Identifies and documents appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for patient encounters.
Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
Will comply with performance measure identified by VA Central Office.
Complies with safety facility patient guidelines and other mandatory requirements as directed.