Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Examine patients, take medical histories, maintain patient records, identify health risk factors, prescribe medications, make referrals and otherwise treat health conditions.
• Sees patients in the outpatient practice setting.
• Assists with in-office procedures with physician and or may perform minor procedures independently.
• Reads and interprets electrocardiograms.
• Interrogation and adjustment to pacemaker settings in collaboration with Cardiologist.
• Provide post-procedural follow-up care in the outpatient practice setting.
• Interpret, monitor and adjust anticoagulation therapy.
• Supervision of nuclear stress tests and treadmill stress tests in the outpatient practice setting.
• Will diagnose and treat in collaboration with the supervising Cardiologist, adult cardiovascular patients in addition to a variety of chronic health conditions including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia etc.
• Will follow care plans developed by/with supervising Cardiologist.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations and identifying any medical conditions.
• Obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories of patients.
• Determines abnormalities by administering and/or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Provide health education services and/or counsel patients on how to make healthy lifestyle choices.
• Will need to work weekdays and potentially take practice some evenings and weekends.
• Contributes to a physician s effectiveness by being part of the team, identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; and help develop the staff by providing information, educational opportunities and growth opportunities.
• May attend hospital conferences specific to the specialty of Cardiology.

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day-Weekend

Education and Experience Required:

• MSN (Master s of Nursing)
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a RN in the Cardiology setting
• Provides direct care with licensing credentials under the auspices of supervising MD.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• Valid American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida.
• Advanced Registered Nurse Certification
• Continuing education required to maintain licensure

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

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