Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Care & Impact

Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic in Buffalo, NY seeks a dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner specialized in cardiology to join our outpatient team. This full-time on-site role collaborates with the Chief NP and Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Cardiac Care (CACC) to enhance patient care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive exams, ordering tests, managing cardiology cases, patient education, and coordinating hospital transitions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing with NP training focused on adult care.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in cardiology or a related healthcare setting.
• Current licenses as a Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
• National Nurse Practitioner Board Certification.
• Essential certifications including Basic Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and DEA registration.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant healthcare technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient history assessments and comprehensive physical examinations to ensure accurate diagnosis and management.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to provide a clear path for treatment, addressing both acute and chronic cardiology-related issues.
• Manage a diverse patient caseload, creating and adjusting treatment plans based on evidence-based protocols with a focus on health maintenance and anticipatory guidance.
• Engage in patient education, counseling patients and their caregivers on disease management and preventive care strategies.
• Coordination of hospital admissions and discharges, ensuring seamless transitions in care through collaboration with the inpatient team.
• Document all patient encounters meticulously in our electronic medical record (EMR) system, adhering to documentation standards to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives, contributing to research protocols, and incorporating the latest findings into clinical practice.
• Assist in triaging patient calls alongside nurse colleagues, effectively communicating with referring providers to enhance patient management.
• Adhere to all regulatory and organizational policies, demonstrating accountability for professional practice and patient outcomes.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Nurse Practitioner

EMR proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing with NP training (adult care)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Integrative Health and Wellness Clinic in Buffalo, NY seeks a dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner specialized in cardiology to join our outpatient team. This full-time on-site role collaborates with the Chief NP and Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Cardiac Care (CACC) to enhance patient care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive exams, ordering tests, managing cardiology cases, patient education, and coordinating hospital transitions.