Nurse Practitioner/Specialty [Liberty Cardiovascular Specialists]

Libertyorthopedics; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Missouri is seeking a full-time nurse to support cardiology services. This role involves patient assessments, documentation, and collaboration with cardiologists. Candidates should have two years of relevant experience and the necessary nursing licenses. The position emphasizes effective communication and a thorough understanding of cardiovascular care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of hospital or clinic-based cardiology experience required.
• Experience working with a cardiologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the cardiologist, documenting orders and progress notes.
• Perform nursing assessments and make rounds on patients.
• Conduct nursing interventions providing education based on care plans.
• Utilize knowledge of cardiovascular processes in patient care.
• Interpret lab values related to cardiac conditions.

Skills

Cardiovascular disease knowledge

EKG interpretation

Patient education

Professional communication

Education

Current Missouri Registered Professional Nurse

Current Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Status

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Summary

Will work with the cardiologist and may document verbal or telephone orders, as well as progress notes in the EMR. Perform nursing assessments on new admissions, consult and make rounds on established patients. Responsible for nursing intervention, performing nursing procedures and providing patient education congruent with the medical plan of care. This position requires a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular disease processes to include, but not limited to EKG interpretation and its correlation with the disease process, appropriate use and dosage of cardiac medications, anatomy and physiology characteristics of the cardiac patient, and understanding of lab values as they relate to the cardiac process. In addition, this position requires interpersonal skills to relate to the physician, patient, family members, ancillary personnel, and hospital personnel in a professional and appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

• Will work with the cardiologist and may document verbal or telephone orders, as well as progress notes in the EMR.
• Perform nursing assessments on new admissions, consult and make rounds on established patients.
• Responsible for nursing intervention, performing nursing procedures and providing patient education congruent with the medical plan of care.
• Utilize knowledge of cardiovascular disease processes, including EKG interpretation and its correlation with disease processes, to inform patient care.
• Understand and apply appropriate use and dosage of cardiac medications, anatomy and physiology of the cardiac patient, and interpretation of relevant lab values.
• Maintain professional communication with physicians, patients, families, and hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Minimum two (2) years hospital or clinic-based cardiology experience
• Required Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Missouri Registered Professional Nurse; current Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Status; BLS; ACLS
• Preferred Experience: Experience working with a cardiologist in a hospital-based and office-based environment

Seniorities

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Kansas City, MO / Kansas City, KS