Nurse Practitioner-PD Days-Cardiac APP's - CBMC-Livingston-NJ

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 cardiovascular service line (cardiac cath lab and heart failure program). This is an inpatient role.

Qualification
-Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
- Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey
- Masters/Doctors prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Must have cardiac and/or critical care experience
- Strong clinical assessment and decision making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Scheduling Requirement:
- minimum 2 shifts a month, including one Saturday a month

Essential Functions

• Conducts thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination and diagnostic test results
• Develops and implements comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing cardiac procedures and/or admitted for acute decompensated heart failure
• Monitor patients hemodynamic status, ordering, adjusting medications and interventions as needed
• Provide pre and post procedure/ heart failure education and support to patients and their families
• Facilitate discharges for cardiac service line patients
• Provide education to staff and community regarding cardiac conditions and procedures
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, other NPs, nurses, and social workers