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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Cardiology (FNP)

WCM-Q
New York, NY, US
$145.8K-$156.6K a year
Full-time

Position Summary

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and the NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital is an integral part of the at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Our cardiology team is dedicated to the pre-natal and post-natal diagnosis, surgical, transcatheter, and clinical management and treatment of a wide range of cardiac conditions.

Additionally, our extended team of pediatric cardiologists provide care for adult patients whose heart disease is either congenital in origin or acquired during childhood.

Responsible for direct patient care and coordination within specialty area(s). Assesses patients by means of health history and physical examination.

Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as determined by specialty area(s) following appropriate clinical protocols.

Educates and councils patients as appropriate by department and specialty practice standards. Confers with physicians and other health care providers in completing and implementing appropriate patient treatment plans.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 5 / 8s

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for direct patient care on an outpatient and / or inpatient service.
  • Evaluates new and / or established patients by obtaining comprehensive and focused health histories and performing both limited and complete physical examinations as appropriate.
  • Orders labs, imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultations. Reviews and interprets results to develop patient care plan.

Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions as appropriate, following accepted standard of care and practice guidelines.

  • Depending on department and training, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
  • Enters the above in patients’ medical records in accordance with documentation best practice standards.
  • Counsels / educates patients and their care providers on acute / chronic disease management, disease prevention and health promotion, considering age, education, psychosocial needs, and cultural background to ensure safe, complete, & culturally competent care.
  • Confers with specialists, attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and / or other health care providers to promote continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Participates in performance improvement and educational activities as appropriate.
  • Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
  • Performs related duties & responsibilities as determined by patient or practice needs and as required by delineation of privileges, in accordance with legal scope of practice and departmental protocols.

Education

Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing

Experience

Approximately 2 or more years of clinical experience as an FNP in a physician practice or hospital setting, preferably within a related specialty.

New graduates with related inpatient Pediatric RN experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • A team oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.

Licenses and Certifications

  • NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration
  • NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration
  • Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc)
  • Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)
  • Infection Control Certificate
  • Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

30+ days ago
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