Nurse Practitioner-PD

Nurse Practitioner – Cath Lab

The St. Francis Heart Center eph’s Hospital, led by a team of world‑renowned interventional cardiologists from St. Francis Hospital, will give residents in Nassau County access to lifesaving cardiac procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). PCI uses a catheter to place a stent and open the heart’s blood vessels that have been narrowed by plaque buildup.

The Center enhances our existing diagnostic catheterization program by offering immediate cardiac care to patients who present eph’s with a heart attack or other significant cardiac issue. St. Francis doctors can perform an intervention to open the artery through stenting when disease is discovered during a diagnostic catheterization. The ability to restore blood flow and save the heart muscle for patients within 90 minutes is critical.

St. Francis Hospital cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and other interdisciplinary team members who have expertise in all types of heart surgery will support the St. Francis Heart Center eph’s Hospital.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialization as a Nurse Practitioner and certification by the ANCC or AANP.
• Prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or coronary care unit.
• BLS and ACLS certification.

• Assist in collaboration with the physicians, Cardiology Interventionist, in providing assessments, diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients in an inpatient cardiology setting and document findings in thorough progress notes.
• Review and implement admission orders and pre‑procedure orders / post‑procedure orders, participate in daily rounds, and perform follow‑up tasks, acting as a liaison between the Cardiology Interventionist, nursing staff, unit‑based APPs, and attending physicians.
• Assist the cardiologist with noninvasive and invasive procedures and may perform appropriate procedures independently when assessed to have adequate skill.
• Understand implanted devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders.
• Appropriately order diagnostic tests and medications.
• Receive, interpret, and communicate internal and external testing results.
• Coordinate pre‑operative, post‑operative, discharge, and follow‑up care to patients through written and verbal communication.
• Manage and resolve pre‑/post‑catheterization complications with full documentation.
• Rounds daily on pre‑/post‑cardiac procedural patients, examine and document findings in daily progress notes in collaboration with the Cardiology Interventionist.
• Coordinate admissions and/or transfers to other facilities.
• Consult and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team in formulating an appropriate patient plan of care.
• Serve as a liaison and resource to the Cardiac Cath Lab staff and physicians.
• Work with the Cardiac Quality Data Specialist to ensure ACC and NYS DOH reporting compliance is maintained and provide support for reporting forms when possible.
• Provide direct clinical services for medically ill adult patients according to the established St. Joseph Hospital protocols and evidence‑based clinical practice standards under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending.
• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
• Dedicate attention and resources to provide the best customer service possible, addressing patient medical problems in the absence of the patient's attending of record.
• Participate in the medication reconciliation process on admission, discharge, or when transferring care, collaborating with the Cardiology Interventionist on patient plans and documentation.
• Document patient plans of care and maintain medical records, orders, and notes promptly, including verbal and telephone orders.
• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of procedures to patients, families, staff, and healthcare students.
• Assess family coping skills and determine the need for crisis or other interventions.
• Practice proper infection control and sterile technique.
• Maintain ongoing proficiency in bedside invasive and noninvasive procedures and maintain patient procedure logs.

Starting from USD $100.28 per hour. This range serves as a good faith estimate; actual pay will consider a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The salary does not include bonuses, differential pay, or other compensation forms, nor does it include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people‑first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.