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Job description
Description
nEssential Job Functions
nnnManages the physical and psychological problems of the patient.
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nnIdentifies normal and abnormal findings.
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nnImplements an individualized plan of treatment, reassess and revises plan as needed.
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nnEvaluates the physical and emotional responses to medications and treatments.
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nnPrescribes immunizations per recommended schedules.
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nnSeeks appropriate consultation.
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nnCommunicates effectively with the physician and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
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nnInitiates and maintains the Problem/Medication list at each encounter.
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nnComplies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation at each encounter.
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nnAssesses the patient and facilitates consultation when indicated.
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nnDirects patients to appropriate level of care and communicates all pertinent information.
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nnAssists in identifying and utilizing resources and/or social agencies for further treatment or rehabilitation.
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nnDemonstrates Leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
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nnDemonstrates an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
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nnDelegates patient care appropriately.
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nnMaintains accountability for actions taken.
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nnEffectively functions as a resource person.
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nnActs as a patient advocate.
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nnPerforms effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and /or students.
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nnAssists in maintaining / decreasing organizational/department costs.
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nnCompletes all competency requirements annually.
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nnProvides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practices policies.
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nnAdheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
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nnUtilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
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nnPractices all National Patient Safety Goals.
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nnAssists in the department's compliance with all regulatory agencies.
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nnParticipates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and survey's.
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nnParticipates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
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nnEnsures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.
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nnParticipates in office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills as required.
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nnParticipates in on-call, weekend coverage, and first assist responsibilities as required.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnOne (1) year of cardiology experience.
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nnExperience with interpreting cardiac imaging and diagnostic testing.
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nnUnderstanding and interpreting ECGs.
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nnExperience managing acute and chronic cardiac issues. Including but not limited to acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, heart failure, pacemaker/defibrillators.
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nnWillingness to train and interest in the Cardiology setting.
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n nQualifications
nSkills
nRequired
nnnWORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT: Expert
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nnELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD: Expert
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nnDECISION MAKING ABILITY: Expert
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nnCOMMUNICATION WRITTEN: Expert
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nnCOMMUNICATION ORAL: Expert
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nnABILITY TO MULTI-TASK: Expert
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n nEducation
nRequired
nnnMasters or better in NURSE PRACTITIONER
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nnNurse Practitioner or better in NURSE PRACTITIONER
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n nLicenses & Certifications
nRequired
nnnDEA
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nnREGISTERED NURSE
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nnCRNP-CERT
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nnCRNP-LICENSE
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nnBASIC LIFE SUPPORT
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n nExperience
nPreferred
nn1 year: CARDIOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
latrobe, PA, 15650, US
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