Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's and Master's in Physician Assistant Studies.
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in cardiovascular care as a Nurse Practitioner or over 2 years for Physician Assistants.
Current New York State Nursing (RN) license or active NCCPA Board Certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or eligibility to enroll. Strong communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
Obtain and document patient history relevant to their cardiovascular complaints.
Conduct physical exams and assess patient conditions, documenting pertinent findings.
Provide comprehensive care for adult patients with cardiovascular issues.
Oversee cardiac diagnostic testing and interpret results.
Order and evaluate appropriate laboratory tests, forming treatment plans based on findings.
Establish diagnoses for cardiovascular ailments and assess responses to treatments.
Educate patients and families on prevention and maintenance of cardiovascular conditions.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of patient care.
Benefits
Supportive collaboration with cardiology physicians.
Opportunity for professional development through staff educational programs.
Access to a wide range of cardiovascular diagnostic tools and resources.
Engagement in patient education regarding heart health and disease prevention.
Full Job Description
Summary of Position
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner and or a Physician Assistant who specializes in cardiovascular medicine and complex imaging to provide medical services in collaboration with our cardiology physicians. Under supervising physicians, Advance Practice Providers must have hands-on experience, having supervised a minimum of 100 cardiac stress tests independently. Come join us to provide top notch care for cardiac patients including but not limited to conducting, recording, and interpreting stress test results, and providing office cardiology consultative services.
Principal Accountabilities
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
Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications
Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department.
Physician Assistant: Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Current NCCPA Board Certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Seeking experienced - 2 years and above
Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration
Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
ACLS certification required
Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written
Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
