Independence Health System·Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
The Nurse Practitioner manages patient physical and psychological health within a cardiology practice by developing individualized treatment plans and facilitating consultations. They also ensure patient safety, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in departmental regulatory compliance and safety drills.
Essential Job Functions
Manages the physical and psychological problems of the patient.
Identifies normal and abnormal findings.
Implements an individualized plan of treatment, reassess and revises plan as needed.
Evaluates the physical and emotional responses to medications and treatments.
Prescribes immunizations per recommended schedules.
Seeks appropriate consultation.
Communicates effectively with the physician and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
Initiates and maintains the Problem/Medication list at each encounter.
Complies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation at each encounter.
Assesses the patient and facilitates consultation when indicated.
Directs patients to appropriate level of care and communicates all pertinent information.
Assists in identifying and utilizing resources and/or social agencies for further treatment or rehabilitation.
Demonstrates Leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
Delegates patient care appropriately.
Maintains accountability for actions taken.
Effectively functions as a resource person.
Acts as a patient advocate.
Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and /or students.
Assists in maintaining / decreasing organizational/department costs.
Completes all competency requirements annually.
Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practices policies.
Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
Practices all National Patient Safety Goals.
Assists in the department's compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and survey's.
Participates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.
Participates in office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills as required.
Participates in on-call, weekend coverage, and first assist responsibilities as required.
Candidates should have at least one year of cardiology experience and proficiency in interpreting cardiac imaging, diagnostic testing, and ECGs. A willingness to train and interest in the cardiology setting is required for this role.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.
