Nurse Practitioner-Clinics - Cardiology Center

Qualifications

• License/Certification
  
  Required:
  
  CA Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• CA RN license
• BLS
• NP Certification by national certification board and Master’s degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree; or obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP before Jan 1, 2003 and NP Certification by national certification board; or obtained Medicare billing privileges prior to Jan 1, 2001.
• Prior to hire, HR must receive clearance from KH Medical Staff office that the medical staff credentialing process is complete.
• Bilingual preferred.

• Secures a complete health history, including but not limited to obstetric, gynecologic, contraceptive, medical, surgical, family health and psychosocial aspects, and records findings accurately and succinctly.
• Performs appropriate general examinations, diagnostic tests, and other specialized procedures as may be indicated by patient history and complaints, according to protocol.
• Provides specialized and or advanced practice services within the scope of training.
• Provides relevant patient instruction and education including medication information, disease education, health promotion, care instructions, etc.
• Follows up on all abnormal findings within a timely manner, responds to patient clinical needs, and refers to other providers as appropriate.
• Charts all information with regard to the client’s examination and plans for treatment within the electronic medical record; chart review meets quality improvement standards; completes timely chart documentation.
• Consults with the assigned supervising physician when necessary; reviews complex cases with the supervising physician in accordance with appropriate protocols (e.g., NP protocols or PA service agreement) as indicated.
• Pursues and completes ongoing, high‑level continuing medical education activities; shares new clinical practice updates or information with the APP team and clinical leadership; attends APP and clinical site meetings to stay current with organization communication and priorities.
• Participates and engages in organizational quality improvement initiatives; provides feedback and input on clinical processes.
• Coordinates clinic coverage with other providers; provides backup coverage as needed.
• Provides care delivery within a team‑based, patient‑centered approach; engages the patient and their family in the decision‑making process regarding their care.
• Utilizes care team members appropriately (e.g., pharmacy, care coordinators, dieticians, etc.) and evidence‑based practice guidelines and resources for clinical practice.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing such as echocardiograms, ECG/EKGs, lab results, stress testing, and imaging studies (if assigned to Heart Failure Clinic); prescribe medications and titrate guideline‑directed medical therapy.
• Monitors patients receiving advanced therapies including diuretics, inotropes, LVAD support and transplant evaluation; provides patient and family education regarding disease management, medication adherence, diet and sodium restriction, fluid management, and symptom monitoring.
• Strong cardiovascular assessment skills, device management (ICD/CRT), ability to manage complex chronic disease such as cardiomyopathy, hypertension post‑MI heart failure management, and volume overload management (if assigned to Heart Failure Clinic).
• Diagnose and manage arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and bradycardia (if assigned to Electrophysiology Clinic); order and interpret ECGs/EKGs, Holter monitors, event monitors, stress tests, lab and imaging results.
• Assist with electrophysiology procedures including cardiac ablations, pacemaker/ICD implantation, loop recorder insertion, and cardioversions.
• Conduct pre and post‑operative evaluations and monitor procedural recovery and complications.
• Interrogate and manage cardiac devices (pacemakers, implantable ICDs, and CRT devices); review remote monitoring data and adjust device settings according to physician protocols.
• Educate patients and families on arrhythmia conditions, medication, device care,…