Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 Annual

Position Summary

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in a very busy Echocardiography practice at The One.

Responsibilities

• The NP will provide direct patient care and be responsible for the performance of echo stress testing at practices located in Westchester.
• Performing complete patient history and physical, reviewing laboratory tests, starting IV access, administering medications and contrast agents for stress testing under a physician’s supervision.
• The NP will also be responsible for counseling and educating patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management.
• The NP is required to document all patient/caregiver encounters in the Epic EMR.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner, plus one to two years of related experience.
• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses.
• NP board certification or ANCC Board Certification in Acute Care.
• Eligible for BCLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous NP experience a plus.
• Experience in cardiology a plus.
• Familiarity with CUIMC/NYP.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work a 5-day work week.
• Excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills required.
• Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Participation in Medical Surveillance required.
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
  • Wear N-95 respirator
• Must successfully compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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