DescriptionFLSA Employment Status: Exempt/Salary JOB SUMMARY Serves as an advanced practice nurse and partners with other members of the healthcare team to provide medical care and treatment in a cardiology office setting. Provides care to patients with cardiovascular conditions. Follows established guidelines and protocols. State Nurse Practitioner license and/or certification required.Reporting Structure: Reports to the attending physician.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducationTwo years of college and health care experience with completion of Nurse Practitioner training program. Bachelor's required. Master's degree preferred.Work ExperienceMust have five (5) years RN nursing experience with some advanced nursing work experience in a cardiology setting preferred.License/CertificationNurse Practitioner Tennessee state licensure required.CORE COMPETENCIES Mission, VisionsCore Values/Standards of ConductAIDET/Organizational ExpectationsSafetyQualityFlexibilityCommunicationsCustomer ServiceDiversity and InclusionFinanceCC Hand HygieneHIPAAJOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Behavior DEA RegulationsAbility to provide expert clinical judgment and function independentlyExceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, community health workers, patients and their familiesAbility to work with little or no supervision, and to take initiative in handling the responsibilities of the postAbility to understand complex medical information and clearly communicate it to patients and their families, medical staff, and external customers, in written and spoken formatKnowledge of conflict resolution and problem solving skills to effectively manage conflict in work environmentAbility to keep all sensitive and confidential information to self and out of reach to unauthorized persons.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSConducts detailed patient histories, physical examinations, and cardiovascular risk assessments.Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease.Develops, implements, and monitors individualized treatment plans for patients with cardiovascular disease.Performs and interprets diagnostic tests, including EKGs, stress tests, echocardiograms, and lab results.Prescribes medications, therapies, and lifestyle interventions as necessary for cardiovascular health.Works closely with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.Assists in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols related to cardiovascular health.Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.Educates patients and families about cardiovascular conditions, treatment options, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventive measures.Provides guidance on diet, exercise, and smoking cessation to reduce cardiovascular risks.Assists or performs certain procedures under the supervision of a cardiologist, such as cardiac catheterization, pacemaker checks, or other minimally invasive cardiac interventions.Monitors patients pre- and post-procedures, ensuring a smooth recovery process.Maintains accurate and thorough patient records, including clinical notes, progress reports, and treatment plans.Ensures compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards in documentation and patient are.OTHER DUTIES May provide emergency medical services in the event of declared national emergency or natural disaster in accordance with hospital and state guidelines.May work in any setting that is within the scope of the supervising physician's practice.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to see with corrective eye wearMust be able to hear clearly with assistanceMay be exposed to infectious and contagious diseasesMay be in contact with patients under a variety of circumstancesAble to handle emergency or crisis situationsMay be occasionally subject to irregular work hoursMay be required to wear protective equipment as necessaryAbility to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTSActivityOccasionally (1-33%)Frequently (34% to 66%)Continuously (67% to 100%)SittingXWalkingXStandingXBendingXSquattingXClimbingXKneelingXTwistingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingXI, (Print Name) have received a copy of this job description.The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described. Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required.Employee SignatureDate
