Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology, Tyson's MOB

Job Summary:

To provide direct care to patients, under the supervision of a physician. This position is administratively supervised by the Clinical Coordinator or designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assesses clinical, emotional, and educational health needs of patients.

• Assesses health needs of patients, including physical assessment.

• Collaborates with physicians plans of care and assures appropriate follow-up including telephone contact, home evaluations and hospital rounds.

• Collaborates with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.

• Provides ongoing emotional support of the patient and his/her family both in formal groups and at each patient encounter.

• Participates in research activities.

• Facilitates referrals to appropriate community agencies including hospitals.

• Participates in patient education activities.

• Participates in orientation and education of nursing and support staff, and nursing and other students.

• Collaborates with physicians in developing and periodically reviewing protocols relevant to department functioning.

• Participates in planning for team functioning in delivering the total range of health services.

• Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.

• Knows limits of practice and provides appropriate referrals.

• Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan.

• Performs other related duties as directed.