Responsibilities:

• Obtain and document patient history as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
  • Conduct relevant physical exam and evaluate patient, documenting pertinent findings.
  • Provide care for adult patients who have cardiovascular complaints and conditions.
  • Conduct and supervise cardiac diagnostic testing.
  • Order appropriate laboratory examinations or tests; interpret results.
  • Establish diagnosis of cardiovascular ailments and formulate a plan of treatment, as well as assess the patient s response to therapy
  • Diagnose and treat heart disease and manage chronic illness as part of a preventative maintenance program
  • Enlighten patients and their families with regard to cardiovascular condition prevention and maintenance.
  • Prescribe medication in accordance with New York State and federal law.
  • Collaborate with other clinicians and staff members to ensure continuity of care of patients.
  • Attend staff educational programs and meetings.
  • Perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
  • Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department.
  • Seeking a minimum of 1 - 2 years experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner treating cardiovascular medical conditions.
  • Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a New York State approved accrediting body American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
  • Must possess current, unencumbered New York State Nursing (RN) license.
  • Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
  • Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.
  • Comfortable with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and Microsoft Office