Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Day Shift, Cardiac
About The Position
Adventist HealthCare is seeking an experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner for White Oak Medical Center to support its mission of providing physical, mental, and spiritual healing. This is a per diem position with a fixed rate of $73 per hour and a 10-hour day shift. The role has no on-call duties and no holiday shifts. The Nurse Practitioner screens and assesses patients, develops treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions, provides patient education, and prescribes or administers care to treat or prevent illness and injury. The position also contributes to the development and review of healthcare policies and procedures, maintains patient and organizational confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines, and explains procedures, test results, and treatments to patients.
Requirements
- Master's degree or doctorate degree in Nursing.
- Licensed as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland.
- National Board Certification.
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Eligible for a Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance license.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
- DEA license.
- Cardiovascular experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial patient screenings and develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
- Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Assist medical providers in developing, implementing, and periodically reviewing healthcare policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Obtain patient histories and perform assessments through observation, interviews, and examinations.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patient, company, and other relevant information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
- Explain procedures, test results, and prescribed treatments to patients.
Benefits
- Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Free employee parking.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
