Stamford Health·Stamford, Connecticut
The Nurse Practitioner will manage pre-op and post-op responsibilities independently within the Cath Lab and EP lab. Key duties include performing physical exams, interpreting diagnostic data, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
Join the multidisciplinary team of heart specialists at Stamford Hospital in the role of a full-time interventional cardiology and electrophysiology advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
The Stamford Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is distinguished for our patient-centered approach and latest advanced technology, ranking in the 90th percentile nationally.
Through our world-class partnership with Columbia University Irving Medical Center, our dedicated and skilled heart team works together in one setting to provide coordinated, compassionate, specialized, world-class care.
As a nurse practitioner, you will hit the ground running assume both pre-op and post-op responsibilities (no intra-op) while practicing independently in both the Cath Lab and EP lab.
Responsibilities include: Taking medical histories and performing physical examinations, utilizing appropriate diagnostic techniques to assess patient's condition ordering and interpreting lab data, radiological examinations, and diagnostic tests.
Completing accurate and appropriate orders; developing treatment plans in conjunction with the physician; and administering treatments and medications.
Providing education, instruction, and counseling as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
Valid license as APRN in CT. ACLS certification required. Minimum 2 years of APRN experience in a similar position. Experience in cardiology or critical care highly preferred. As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit. Interviews are being scheduled now! If interested, apply now or send CV to: Josie Eldred at jeldred@stamhealth.org
Candidates must hold a valid CT APRN license and ACLS certification. A minimum of 2 years of APRN experience is required, with a strong preference for backgrounds in cardiology or critical care.
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