JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for providing cardiac services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate.
• Master of Science in Nursing graduate.
• Completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Current RN and CRNP license in good standing in the state of practice, and all other sates where license is held.
• Evidence of BLS, ACLS, and all additional required credentials specific to nurse specialty and as designated by health care organization.
• Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.

MAJOR RESPONSBILITIES:

• Performs a physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings.  Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.  Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. 
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.  Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.  Posts tests and examination results.  Triage’s patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

TASKS:

• Facilitate new patient consultation and health history review.
• Perform physical examinations and screenings of patients.
• Order and administer tests including bloodwork.
• Review and interpret test results.
• Diagnosis health problems.
• Detect changes in patient medical condition.
• Administer medications.
• Operate medical equipment.
• Recommend further treatment options or future appointments.
• Provide referrals to other practitioners when necessary.

• Provide after-care/ongoing care information and resources to patients and their families.
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date information and resources to patients and their families.
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.
• Consult with other healthcare professional.
• Deliver quality, physician level care while complying with company policies, safety regulations, and productivity metrics.

KNOWLEDGE:  The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to job position.

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.  
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

SKILLS:

• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Combination of exam rooms and medical offices.  Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 pounds.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.

AHVM seeks teamwork among its employees.  This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.