Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Advantage Care Physicians is seeking a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in cardiovascular medicine and imaging to provide medical services in collaboration with our cardiology physicians. Join us to provide top-notch care for cardiac patients including but not limited to conducting, recording and interpreting stress test results.

• 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.

• 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.
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Comfortable with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and Microsoft Office