Nurse Practitioner

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 topnotch 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