Position Summary
The Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant team is growing, and we are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP). The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to others on the Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner team, Cardiac surgeon, Heart Failure / MCS / Transplant Cardiologists, Program admin team, and Social Work team to provide optimal patient care.
Responsible for direct patient care and coordination within the Advanced Heart Failure / VAD program. In addition to below, responsibilities include :
- Assesses, documents, and manages patients pre & post-ventricular assist device implantation, including response to diagnostic treatment, therapeutic interventions, and other needs by providing ongoing care management.
- Conducts comprehensive consults on referred patients & VAD education in anticipation of VAD implantation.
- Educates and councils patients as appropriate by department and specialty practice standards, including the management and maintenance of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Devices, health promotion, and disease prevention to patients and families.
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 4 / 10s
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and / or inpatient service.Evaluates new and / or established patients by obtaining comprehensive and focused health histories and performing both limited and complete physical examinations as appropriate.Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations. Reviews and interprets results to develop patient care plan. Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions as appropriate, following accepted standard of care and practice guidelines.Depending on department and training, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Enters the above in patients’ medical records in accordance with documentation best practice standards.Counsels / educates patients and their care providers on acute / chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background to ensure safe, complete, & culturally competent care.Confers with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and / or other health care providers to promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.Performs related duties & responsibilities as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by delineation of privileges, in accordance with legal scope of practice and departmental protocols.Education
Master’s of Science Degree in NursingExperience
At least one to two years of NP experience with advanced heart failure / MCS strongly preferred.AHA ACLS certification (Critical Care / Surgical) required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.Licenses and Certifications
NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registrationNYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registrationApplicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc)Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)Infection Control CertificateCurrent Narcotics DEA registration certificateWorking Conditions / Physical Demands
Salary : $145,800 - $156,600
