(Archived) Nurse Practitioner NP - OP Cardiology

Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Cardiology

Job Summary:
Manage outpatient cardiology patients with Doctors being available for discussion as needed but with the expectation to progress toward move independent management of chronic stable cardiac conditions and medication optimization. Provides quality care for patients including interviewing, examining, assessing, evaluating, prescribing and/or treating patients and employees within the NP scope of practice and knowledge base:
• Evaluates patients in the Emergency Room for admission
• Makes daily rounds on Cardiology Services patients
• Discharges patients from the cardiology unit when medically stable
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs
• Orders, prescribes and dispenses pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities as allowed by state and within scope of practice
• Counsels patients regarding preventative care, medical problems, exercise, and the use of prescribed medications and treatments
• Completes clear and concise medical history/progress notes for patient chart
• Medicine and demonstrates this in decision and documentation regarding patient care within the NP scope of practice
• Participates with health care team members in facilitating patients and families learning
• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability
• Implements interventions to support the patient to manage chronic conditions
• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings
• Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary health team members by making appropriate referrals
• Integrates education, research and management, leadership and consultation into clinical role and functions relationships with nursing peers, physicians, professionals and others who influence the health care environment
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of NP principles, practices, standards and techniques, and applies this knowledge in accordance with hospital policies and procedures within laws and regulations governing NP practice in the State of Oregon
• Participates in quality improvement projects as needed

Requirements:
Active NP/OR license as a Nurse Practitioner.
MSN (Master's Degree in Nursing)
2 years experience in area of specialization within the last 4 years.
BLS and ACLS certifications.

Additional skills:
•Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective critical thinking skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
• Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality, thinks and acts independently with minimal supervision
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with patient, families, other healthcare staff, and other departments
• Personal responsibility for ongoing educational growth, and collaborating with others to provide solutions for continued patient quality
• Basic computer skills

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8AM - 5PM and a possible Saturday on occasion to assist with Inpatient Discharges (1/2 days)

Compensation:
Salary - $115-130K/year (based on experience)
Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus.
Continuing education funds.
Education loan forgiveness.