Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (New York)

AdvantageCare Physicians is seeking a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in cardiovascular medicine and imaging to provide medical services in collaboration with our cardiology physicians. Join us to provide top-notch care for cardiac patients including but not limited to conducting, recording and interpreting stress test results.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Attend staff educational programs and meetings.

• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner education program registered by the New York State Education Department.

• Seeking a minimum of 1 - 2 years’ experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner treating cardiovascular medical conditions.

• Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a New York State approved accrediting body – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

• Must possess current, unencumbered New York State Nursing (RN) license.

• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.

• Comfortable with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and Microsoft Office