Nurse Practitioner - Heart Health Program

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care and coordination within the HeartHealth program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The program aims to prevent cardiovascular disease and promote overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aids in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.

Requirements

• Master's of Science Degree in Nursing
• Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.
• New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.

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 registration.
• NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration.
• Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc).
• Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association).
• Infection Control Certificate.
• Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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