NP for Cardiac PETCT

Akumin

35d

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner, under the supervision of the Physician and in collaboration with referring specialists, assists in the consultation, diagnosis, treatment and overall management of the patient's care. Provides patient with appropriate care plan as well as support opportunities for symptom and side effect management. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval as needed for symptom and pain management. Identifies/evaluates issues; reaches sound conclusions; generates alternatives; makes accurate and timely decisions with regard to sound patient care and communicates effectively with the Physicians and other medical specialists. Able to make tentative diagnoses and recommendations regarding the management and treatment of patients. Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination. Obtains and evaluates complete patient medical history and performs physical examination on new, existing and follow up patients. Maintains documentation of patient visits, and communicates recommendations to providers. Provides discussions on goals of care with all patients and their families, to include social, emotional, nutritional and other support as needed Utilizes interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships within the medical community. Demonstrates ability to work as a team player and function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Akumin opens the doors to an exceptional career in outpatient care. Recognized as a trusted national partner for hospitals, health systems, and physician groups, we provide comprehensive radiology and oncology services with a steadfast focus on patient care. Join our team to gain access to cutting-edge technologies, thrive in a supportive work environment driven by trust and collaboration, and embark on a rewarding journey of personal and professional growth. Contribute to shaping the future of healthcare by joining Akumin. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Akumin, we’re proud to provide a comprehensive range of top-quality outpatient radiology and oncology services to health systems, hospitals, physician groups, and patients all across the country. Our offerings include state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, pioneering radiation therapy methods, and personalized care plans created to meet each patient’s specific needs. By collaborating with a diverse array of healthcare providers, we make certain our critical services are both accessible and effective, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and fostering the overall well-being of the communities we serve.

Requirements

Master's Degree
NP Lincense & RN License, or NP Certification & RN License
CPR Certification
3-5 years RN or NP position
The employee may be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, walk Repetitive motions See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients
Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel, and crawl Carry and lift weight (10-20lbs) Climb and Balance

Responsibilities

Assists in the consultation, diagnosis, treatment and overall management of the patient's care.
Provides patient with appropriate care plan as well as support opportunities for symptom and side effect management.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval as needed for symptom and pain management.
Identifies/evaluates issues; reaches sound conclusions; generates alternatives; makes accurate and timely decisions with regard to sound patient care and communicates effectively with the Physicians and other medical specialists.
Able to make tentative diagnoses and recommendations regarding the management and treatment of patients.
Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
Obtains and evaluates complete patient medical history and performs physical examination on new, existing and follow up patients.
Maintains documentation of patient visits, and communicates recommendations to providers.
Provides discussions on goals of care with all patients and their families, to include social, emotional, nutritional and other support as needed
Utilizes interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships within the medical community.
Demonstrates ability to work as a team player and function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.