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Nurse practitioner iv full time-Cardiology practice-Latrobe

Independence Health System

#Documentation #Leadership #Regulatory Compliance #Patient Care #Nurse Practitioner #Patient Safety #Infection Control #Critical Thinking

Quick overview

The Nurse Practitioner will manage patient physical and psychological problems, implement individualized treatment plans, and facilitate consultations within a cardiology practice. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring patient safety, and participating in on-call and weekend coverage.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least one year of cardiology experience and proficiency in interpreting cardiac imaging, diagnostic testing, and ECGs. Experience in managing acute and chronic cardiac issues such as heart failure and arrhythmias is required.

professional certificateDocumentationMentoringLeadershipTreatment planningCardiologyCritical thinkingInfection controlPatient advocacyPatient assessmentMedication managementECG interpretationHeart failure managementPacemaker managementDefibrillator managementCardiac imaging interpretationAcute coronary syndromes management

Job description

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.

Nurse practitioner iv full time-Cardiology practice-Latrobe

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