Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology (Instructor)

Job description

Summary The Section of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care to patients at our Baylor Clinic. Job Purpose: Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician. Job Duties: - Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations. - Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient. - Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. - Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures. - Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. - Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician. - Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care. - Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management. - Perform other job related duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Baylor College of Medicine i...