Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Overview The position will work in collaboration with the medical director of cardiothoracic surgery and hospital staff to provide comprehensive care including medical procedures that may be required for a specialty area, utilizing approved standardized procedures as outlined in the NPA, Section 2834 including Furnishing Drugs and Devices, and CCR Section 1480. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provides leadership, clinical guidance and professional expertise to staff. Analyze pathophysiology for various cardiovascular disease processes Develop cardiovascular diagnoses, formulate a treatment plan and evaluate patient response to treatment Monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions Utilize evidence-based medicine practices using quality, cost-effective care Educate patients and families regarding the cardiovascular disease process, including primary and secondary cardiac prevention, while remaining cognizant of the patient's emotional, physical and cultural needs Develop organizational skills to manage a patient caseload Develop effective communication and presentation skills with the interdisciplinary team Prescription of pharmacolog...