Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Cardiac Services Nurse Practitioner provides leadership for the Chest Pain Center and incorporates other departments and modalities to promote excellence in cardiac patient care. This position will lead the planning development and implementation of Chest Pain Center accreditation program including development of goals and ongoing operations. The role encompasses the coordination and oversight of the ongoing CQI process to improve care of the cardiac patient population. The NP will work under the supervision of the Director of Cardiovascular Services and the general supervision of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Medical Director to deliver stress testing to an age specific population including adults and geriatric patients. This includes confering directly with the ordering physician and responding to calls from staff regarding stress tests that are ordered. The NP will maintain the scope of practice consistent with the policies, procedures of San Antonio Regional Hospital as well as the regulatory guidelines and laws defined by the California Board of Registered Nurses and the California Medical Board, as well as any other federal and state regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the Chest Pain Center accreditation program, including development of goals and ongoing operations.
• Coordinate and oversee the ongoing CQI process to improve care of the cardiac patient population.
• Work under the supervision of the Director of Cardiovascular Services and the general supervision of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Medical Director to deliver stress testing to adults and geriatric patients.
• Confer directly with the ordering physician and respond to calls from staff regarding stress tests that are ordered.
• Maintain scope of practice consistent with San Antonio Regional Hospital policies and procedures and with regulatory guidelines and laws of the California Board of Registered Nurses, California Medical Board, and other federal and state agencies.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited NP program.
• Experience: At least 3 years involved in the direct care of the ACS patient in the ED, Cath Lab, CCU or Telemetry Departments.
• Equipment: Equipment appropriate to specialty area.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical job requirements.

Qualifications

• RN license with CA BRN.
• Advanced Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner License with CA BRN.
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS & BLS required.
• Credentialed through the Medical Staff process for Allied Health.

Skills

• Able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to manage/prioritize/complete multiple assignments and other duties as assigned to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Able to accept flexible job assignments as conditions change.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.

Pay

Pay range: $61.30 - $91.96. The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.