Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac works in collaboration with hospital physicians to manage care for patients in a cardiac unit. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Makes patient rounds. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY:
The nurse practitioner functions as an independent care provider in collaboration with the medical/surgical staff. Their advance practice is characterized by comprehensive health assessments and management of patients with acute and/or chronic health problems in the peri-operative cardiothoracic surgery setting. Obtain patient histories and perform physical examination. Write admitting orders, routine orders and daily progress notes as indicated. Assess and manage pre- and post-operative conditions as well as common health problems. Order and evaluate pertinent diagnostic tests including but not limited to: Radiology, laboratories and ECG s. Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological treatments for appropriate medical conditions. Educate patients and/or families regarding disease process, medical and surgical intervention and health promotion. Document patient teaching. Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to surgical director/medical specialist. Performs clinical procedures (deleted). Removal of invasive drains, lines and catheters, debridement of superficial wound, and perform arterial blood gases. Serves as a resource for nursing and ancillary staff in regards to patient and disease management. Facilitate practices that are in compliance with PRO-NJ and JCAHO requirements.
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state or New Jersey.
Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of New Jersey.
Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program,
ACLS certified.
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