Nurse Practitioner - Heart Health Program

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,300 - 160,800; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their HeartHealth program. The role involves direct patient care, evaluating new patients, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Candidates should have a Master’s of Science in Nursing and approximately 2 years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty. Licenses required include NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner and Professional Nurse licenses. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on cardiovascular health.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.
• New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.
• Evaluates new and/or established patients by obtaining health histories and performing physical examinations.
• Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations.
• Confers with specialists and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care.
• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing

Tools

NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner license

NYS Registered Professional Nurse license

Applicable National Board Certification

Current BLS Certification

Infection Control Certificate

Job description

Salary Range: $150,300.00-$160,800.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Position Summary

HeartHealth, a program of the Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, is a state‑of‑the‑art clinical program that will evaluate individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease. Our mission is to prevent cardiovascular disease and promote overall health and well‑being.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for direct patient care and coordination within specialty area(s). Assesses patients by means of health history and physical examination. Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as determined by specialty area(s) following appropriate clinical protocols. Educates and councils patients as appropriate by department and specialty practice standards. Confers with physicians and other health care providers in completing and implementing appropriate patient treatment plans.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and/or inpatient service.
• Evaluates new and/or established patients by obtaining comprehensive and focused health histories and performing both limited and complete physical examinations as appropriate.
• Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations. Reviews and interprets results to develop patient care plan. Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions as appropriate, following accepted standard of care and practice guidelines.
• Depending on department and training, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Enters the above in patients’ medical records in accordance with documentation best practice standards.
• Counsels/educates patients and their care providers on acute/chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background to ensure safe, complete, & culturally competent care.
• Confers with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other health care providers to promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by delineation of privileges, in accordance with legal scope of practice and departmental protocols.

Education

• Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing

Experience

Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an NP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.

New graduates with related RN experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Licenses and Certifications

• NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration
• NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration
• Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc)
• Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)
• Infection Control Certificate