NP / Cardiology / New York / Permanent / Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Cardiology Job

A healthcare services network in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their growing Cardiology team in Queens.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Standard business
• Setting: Outpatient
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Care / Stress Testing
• Patient Population: Adults

Responsibilities:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will:

• Obtain and document patient history as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit
• Conduct relevant physical exam and evaluate patient, documenting pertinent findings
• Provide care for adult patients who have cardiovascular complaints and conditions
• Conduct and supervise cardiac diagnostic testing
• Order appropriate laboratory examinations or tests; interpret results
• Establish diagnosis of cardiovascular ailments and formulate a plan of treatment, as well as assess the patient’s response to therapy
• Diagnose and treat heart disease and manage chronic illness as part of a preventative maintenance program
• Enlighten patients and their families with regard to cardiovascular condition prevention and maintenance
• Prescribe medication in accordance with New York State and federal law
• Collaborate with other clinicians and staff members to ensure continuity of care of patients
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) education program registered by the New York State Education Department
• NYS Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience with treating cardiovascular medical conditions
• Active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll
• ACLS certification
• Comfortable with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized