CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICE LINE- NURSE PRACTITIONER-IP

Beebe Healthcare

Lewes (DE)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading health organization in the U.S. is seeking a clinically competent Cardio-Vascular Advance Practice Clinician to support patient care in a dynamic team. Candidates must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience and 2 years in critical care cardio-vascular settings. Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation, and collaboration with health care teams. The role demands strong communication skills and knowledge of patient care protocols. This position is located in Lewes, Delaware.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience in clinical nursing.
Minimum 2 years experience functioning as an APC in the critical care cardio-vascular setting.
Strong clinical background with strong communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

Provides timely and thorough pre procedural workup on all Cardio-Vascular patients.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses.
Documents key components of patient’s progress in medical records.

Skills

Experience in Hospital or Acute Care Setting

Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal

Knowledge of Basic Computer Programs

Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members

Able to Withstand Crisis Situations

Has Skills to Provide Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors

Knowledge and Experience with Electronic Health Records

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

This individual is a clinically competent Cardio‑Vascular Advance Practice Clinician (APC) who will directly report to the Director of APCs with a matrix reporting structure to the Executive Director of the Cardiac and Vascular Service Line. S/he must be able to effectively deliver care through demonstrated expertise to the Cardio‑Vascular patient. The principal duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: performing pre‑procedure assessments, histories and physicals, education and counseling of patients on cardiac and vascular diseases and treatments, responsibility for tentative diagnosis, order and provide preliminary interpretation of lab studies, post‑procedure management of patient, and discharge patient.

Responsibilities

Provides timely and thorough pre procedural workup on all Cardio‑Vascular patients to include orders, history and physical, review of consent and lab tests. Provides post procedural orders, discharge planning and education on all Cardio‑Vascular patients. Provides direct patient care to Cardio‑Vascular patients and evaluates patient outcomes. Participates with evaluation and eminence of closure devices, sheath pulls and arteriotomy sites. Performs orders and interprets results of diagnostic and lab tests on all pre and post cardio‑vascular patients. Provides training and education to the CCL Staff, ED and inpatient units, staff and community as needed. Actively participates in mock codes and cardiac arrests on cardiac units. Actively participates in review of PI data and all PI activities associated with the cardio‑vascular patient.

Assessment & Management

Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures.

Orders and collects data using appropriate evidence‑based assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.

Diagnosis

Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions.

Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision.

Formulates differential diagnoses by priority.

Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions.

Formulates Plan of Care

Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic healthcare needs.

Utilizes evidence‑based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.

Implements and modifies plan of care.

Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions.

May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.

Communication and Collaboration

Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team.

Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the inpatient and outpatient continuum of care.

Documentation

Documents/dictates key components of patient’s progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary, and/or clinic note where applicable (h&p, daily progress notes, plan of care, problem lists, procedure notes, acute event note, discharge summaries, in medical record per specific patient unit or service, death summary).

Documentation is timely, meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.

Professional Practice

Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of graduate students.

Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidence‑based practice.

Actively participates in Advance Practice Grand Rounds and specialty specific meetings.

Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience in clinical nursing. Minimum 2 years experience functioning as an APC in the critical care cardio‑vascular setting; preferred settings include but are not limited to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Non‑invasive stress testing, and Vascular procedural area. Must have strong clinical background with strong communication and motivational skills. Must have knowledge of pharmacology principles, dysrhythmia, ability to assess clinical situations and initiate appropriate treatment and interpret laboratory data, respond to emergency situations, coordinate work schedules to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.

Competencies Skills