NP, Cardiovascular PD
About The Position
Under the directions of the Vice President of Patient Care Services and the Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services, the nurse practitioner functions as a member of the multidisciplinary cardiovascular services team using standardize protocols to independently provide examination, evaluation and recommendation for treatment of patients. Responsibilities include daily rounding and care of patient’s through performance of clinical duties including but not limited to, consultations, ordering of diagnostic tests, prescribing of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, development of treatment plans to facilitate the continuum of care from admissions to discharge. The nurse practitioner must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patients. The nurse practitioner collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcome. In addition, the nurse practitioner, using evidenced based guidelines, assists with the development of clinical programs that enhance the delivery of services.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program
- Licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of California
- Current BLS / ACLS Certification
- Current furnishing number or eligible from the California BRN
- Current DEA registration or eligible
- Minimum of five years of critical care or cardiovascular nursing experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience in similar nurse practitioner / coordinator role
Nice To Haves
- CCRN-American Association of Critical Care Nurse preferred
- National certification in a nurse practitioner specialty preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Daily rounding and care of patients
- Performance of clinical duties including consultations
- Ordering of diagnostic tests
- Prescribing of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies
- Development of treatment plans to facilitate the continuum of care from admissions to discharge
- Effective communication and documentation of data relevant to patient care
- Collaboration with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes
- Assisting with the development of clinical programs that enhance the delivery of services using evidenced based guidelines
Benefits
- High quality health insurance plan options
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Career Level
Senior
