Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology (Per Diem)

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.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton and related facilities. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

Company Overview: Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).