Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary:

Phoenix Heart is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner who can deliver medical care within a hospital setting with the specialty of cardiology and heart failure to a wide variety of patients. The NP will be responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records in the hospitals. The successful candidate will work as a team with our physicians and will assist in delivering premium care to each and every patient.

Responsibilities:

- Performing physical exams and patient observations. - Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms. - Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones. - Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests. - Monitoring and operating medical equipment. - Diagnosing health issues. - Administering medicine and other treatments. - Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed. - Consulting with healthcare professionals and families. - Training patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Masters degree

· Licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state and board-certified.

· APN authorization in the state where employed to practice in family health by the Board of Nurse Examiners.

· Prescriptive authorization.

· Experience providing primary care as a nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant.

· Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.

· Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.

· A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Knowledge of disease prevention.