Advance Practice Provider (FT) Days - Cardiac APP's - CBMC at RWJBarnabas Health – Livingston, New Jersey

POSITION: APP Heart and Vascular Service Line - Cardiology

DEPARTMENT: Cardiac Service Admin

REPORTS TO:

Vice President of Cardiovascular Services

Job Overview:

The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with other healthcare professionals,

The care is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems in the heart and vascular service line Invasive and Non-Invasive,

Qualification

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey

Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey

Masters/Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program

ACLS/BLS/DEA/CDS certification

Must have cardiac and/or critical care experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Scheduling Requirement:

40 Hours per week

Weekend possible as needed

Essential Functions

Conducts thorough patient assessments, including medical history and physical examinations and review of diagnostic test results,

Develops and implements comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing invasive and non-invasive heart and vascular procedures,

Monitor, review and manage all cardiovascular patients,

Provides pre and post procedure care management for invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular patients,

Cardiovascular education and support to patients and their families,

Facilitates discharges for Heart and Vascular service line patients,

Provides education to staff and community regarding cardiac conditions and procedures,

Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes,

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, NP s, nurses and social workers,