SUMMARY:
Provides advanced clinical care under the supervision of a physician, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient conditions. Collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while exercising independent clinical judgment within the scope of licensure.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides advanced patient care, including comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for cardiology patients.
- Conducts initial, ongoing, and follow-up patient evaluations and documents findings accurately.
- Develops and implements individualized plans of care in collaboration with supervising physician and the care team.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Prescribes medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice.
- Collaborates with supervising physician and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
- Monitors patient progress and modifies treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care.
- Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Maintains compliance with Clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and supports clinical best practices.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Texas required.
- Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or otherwise qualified under federal, state, or other healthcare regulations and applicable accrediting bodies.
- In good standing under the laws of the State of Texas to engage in the unrestricted practice of medicine.
- Maintains such training and experience as required by the licensing authorities and to the extent necessary to abide by the requirements of the ANCC.
- Is eligible and approved for professional liability coverage.
- Has an unrestricted right to participate in federal health care programs, including Medicare.
- Holds an active DEA license to administer and prescribe controlled substances.
- Has current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required.
- Minimum of 2 years in Advanced Practice role required.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills in the field of Cardiology.
- Ability to practice independently within scope while collaborating effectively with physicians.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities in a clinical setting.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes.
- Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with leadership, physicians, and peers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in electronic medical record platforms (Epic).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, position, push, and/or transfer patients safely.
- Ability to sit, walk, and perform physical movements including lifting (up to 50 pounds), pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for clinical tasks, data entry, and phone use
- Ability to maintain full range of motion and mobility during patient care activities.
- Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate by phone and in person
- Has visual acuity to read computer screens
- Ability to focus for long periods of time and manage high-volume, detail-oriented tasks
NOTE: This job profile describes the duties and requirements of the position. Requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related duties as required.