Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is
dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to
world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Summary
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced nursing care to
patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. This includes
assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care in collaboration with
physicians and the multidisciplinary care team. The NP promotes patient
education and disease prevention.
Job Description
Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments including histories, physical
exams, and interpretation of diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, echocardiograms,
stress tests). Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with
cardiologists. Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state
licensure and hospital policy. Manage patients with heart failure, arrhythmias,
coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient
and outpatient settings. Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting
treatment plans as necessary. Provide patient education regarding disease
processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and risk factor reduction.
Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and services. Participate in
quality improvement initiatives and clinical research as appropriate. Maintain
accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If
APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is
preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology or acute care preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of
practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe
controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance
License (if required by State) National board certification as an Adult
Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care
Adult (ACNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market
executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
(AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific
competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form. Privileging
documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job
description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice,
if variation between documents exists.
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