Cardiac Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

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Associated Health Professionals, Inc., JCAHO Certified, has exciting opportunities for 2 Cardiac Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for the VA in West Los Angeles, CA and at the VA at Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Centers. 1 year contract , 40 hrs per week Monday to Friday , 8-4:30.

Contract Nurse Practitioners will provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation and follow up patient care services to the VAArrhythmia Service and Heart Failure Program.

1 year contract pays $125/hr.

Requirements:

• A current RN license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by an American Heart Association approved vendor.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which identifies the provider’s education and professional qualifications commensurate with the position or specialty for which they are being offered to perform.
• A minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. VA experience is desirable.
• Prior (1) year direct patient care experience in cardiology.
• Be current on tuberculosis testing, rubella testing, and all immunizations prior to performing services.
• Have no health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with the performance of duties per this PWS.
• Have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently in the course of the duties and responsibilities outlined herein.
• Certification requirements:
  Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG) or Acute Care Nurse practitioner (ACNP)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The NPs functions within the policies of VAGLAHS, where assigned and has professional and legal responsibility to the patient. The duties and responsibilities of the NP include:

• Executes position responsibilities independently and collaboratively in accordance with the scope and Standards of Advanced Nursing Practice within the specialty area.
• Pacemaker, Implanted Cardioverter-Defibrillator, and Cardiac Implanted Electronic Device evaluation and management.
• Management of patients with heart failure
• Monitoring Exercise Tolerance Tests.
• Care decisions and management of new and follow up patients presenting with cardiac diagnosis.
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff.
• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues while administering quality patient care.
• Demonstrate advanced assessment and decision-making skills.
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations.
• Documents care/visit in CPRS appropriately, accurately and concisely. Utilizes POE.
• Follows clinical guidelines and standards of practice for health promotion, maintenance and illness prevention.
• Completes health histories and other clinical documentation consistently and with pertinent information.
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Care and treatment plans are consistent with assessments. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests appropriately.
• Selects/furnishes (prescribes) or recommends pharmacological agents and durable medical equipment appropriately.
• Sets priorities to provide care in an organized and timely manner.
• Presents cases in a concise, organized manner. Participates in formal and informal performance evaluations and professional development.
• Evaluates own performance according to the Advance Practice Nurse (APN) Scope of Practice standards of professional and regulatory bodies and takes actions to improve practice.
• Maintains mandatory requirements and competency standards.
• Treats staff, patients and family with respect and dignity.
• Uses clinical research techniques in decision-making and in making recommendations. Identifies and documents appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and…