Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Shift:  8:00am-4:00pm

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Cardiovascular Medicine Out-patient Services, In-patient Services and Non-invasive Lab

The qualified candidate for this position will be expected to provide direct patient care, as well as

coordinate clinical care in the outpatient Cardiovascular Medicine Sub-specialty clinics and the Cardiac Non-invasive procedure labs and in-patient cardiology.

 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care:

• Perform Physical examination and obtain Medical history; computerized ordering of Laboratory tests, ECG's., Chest- X-rays, etc... in the Cardiac Subspecialty Clinics under attending physician supervision.
• Evaluate and interpret patient medications, Laboratory and test results
• Learning and developing the ability to coordinate and facilitate referrals and follow-up for
• Cardiac procedures (i.e. Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology Studies, Cardiac device, Cardiothoracic Surgery).
• Learn to coordinate and facilitate Performance Improvement projects and methods
• Learn to perform Cardiac procedures, (i.e. Stress Tests, Stress Echocardiography and Tilt Table Testing), in the non-invasive Cardiovascular laboratory and Nuclear Stress Testing
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating patient flow in the Cardiovascular Fellows' Clinic
• Perform inpatient cardiovascular consults under the attending physician supervision
• Serve as a day to day contributor for Heart Failure Program which includes performing
• and coordinating performance improvement projects, maintaining the registry
• Serve as a liaison for VNs for the Heart Failure Programs including maintaining a database and meeting with VNS
• Coordinate and facilitate referrals and return follow up for the following cardiac procedures for outpatients: cardiac catheterization, cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology studies and cardiac device placement.
• Coordinate events to promote awareness cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and cardiac screening for staff and the community
• Develop, organize, and maintain databases for referrals to BHC for non-invasive and CT surgery monthly
• Develop organize and maintain database for cardiac device patients monthly.
• Serve as the liaison for Community Provider Project, place orders for community providers for non-invasive laboratory.

 SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The qualified candidate for this position will be expected to provide direct patient care, as well as coordinate clinical care in the outpatient Cardiovascular Medicine Sub-specialty clinics and the Cardiac Non-invasive procedure labs. Training for this position will be coordinated with the Director of Cardiovascular Medicine. The following job description outlines many of the responsibilities which the candidate will learn and be expected to perform in this position.

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and
2.  Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New York State Department of Education(NYSED); and
3. A current certification issued by the State Education Department to prescribe medication.

CERTTFTCATTON(LICENSE(S):

• Nurse Practitioner
• NYS Professional License
• ACLS and BLS Certification
• Board Certification

EDUGATIONAL LEVEL:

• NP school

 KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:

• Internal medicine

 COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

•  Electronic medical records

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

1-year experience preferred

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs