Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology (Per Diem)

POSITION SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner in the Cardiology Department provides quality service by performing a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for the admission of patients that are scheduled for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, stress tests, echos and chest pain (observation patients). The Nurse Practitioner works in conjunctions with the Cardiologist to provide consultation to in-patients. The processes of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation is utilized. The nurse practitioner is an independent health care provider who will work closely in collaboration with the Medical Director of Cardiology and physicians of the Cardiology Department. RESPONSIBILITIES The Cardiology NP will deliver quality care in preparing cardiology patients for invasive cardiac procedures (cardiac cath/EP), echo and stress testing, evaluating and treating cardiac pts, obtaining consents, and following patients post cardiac catheterization as well as admitting and discharging patients from the cardiology service. The NP will assist in growing the Cardiology line of services at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Master’s in Nursing Degree and completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program, required. New York State Licensed Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification in specialty area required. Completion of a pharmacology component of not less than three (3) semester hours or the equivalent and has been instructed in NYS laws relating to prescription and record keeping (3-hour course). This course usually completed within NP curriculum. Previous experience relevant to the area of cardiology, and prescriptive privileges in NYS. Current BLS/ACLS/PALS provider certification from the American Heart Association required. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services. Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen. Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. *The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. ANTICIPATED PAY RANGE The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck! EEO STATEMENT Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs. JOB INFORMATION Job Number: 2601705 Job Field: 122 - Cardiac Care Unit Primary Location: US-NY-Southampton Schedule: Per Diem Shift: Variable Shift Hours: 6am-6:30pm; 6pm-6:30am #J-18808-Ljbffr