Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Advanced Practitioners VAD FT Days
About The Position
Ensures coordination and continuity of patient care for heart transplant and heart failure patients in order to maintain organized and efficient care and provide support to staff and other health care professionals. Responsible for identifying the patient's alterations in health; assessing the patient's response to treatment protocols; communicating appropriate data to physician staff; implementing nursing interventions based upon established treatment protocols; and anticipating potential outcomes for patients at risk for complications. Must demonstrate ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and organ(s) transplanted and provide care according to protocols and within practice of nursing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in advanced nursing practice.
- Minimum of three years experience in nursing.
- Experience in critical care, transplantation, or acute care with the relevant patient population (i.e. heart, liver, VAD, lung, kidney).
- For pediatric positions, 1 year of related experience must be in the pediatric setting.
- Eligible for DEA registration.
- Knowledgeable in transplant immunology, technical aspects of surgery, interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory data, and clinical management of patients.
- Current and clear license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
- Current BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in critical care, transplantation, or acute care with the relevant patient population (i.e. heart, liver, VAD, lung, kidney).
- For pediatric positions, 1 year of related experience must be in the pediatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and continuity of patient care for heart transplant and heart failure patients.
- Identifying patient's alterations in health.
- Assessing patient's response to treatment protocols.
- Communicating appropriate data to physician staff.
- Implementing nursing interventions based upon established treatment protocols.
- Anticipating potential outcomes for patients at risk for complications.
- Assessing data reflective of the patient's status and interpreting appropriate information to identify patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and organ(s) transplanted.
- Providing care according to protocols and within the practice of nursing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
