Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine, Cardiology (179756)

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
CARDIOLOGY - ADVANCED HEART FAILURE PROGRAM

Stony Brook University School of Medicine of the State University of New York invites applications for the positions of Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant in the division of Cardiology's Advanced Heart Failure Program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Physician Assistant: NYS license and certification as a Physician Assistant. Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Physician Assistants.
Nurse Practitioner: NYS license and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Master's degree in nursing or completion of a course for a Nurse Practitioner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one year of clinical experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Previous experience in cardiology and/or critical care.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
This position serves as a healthcare professional who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, will provide care to adult patients suffering from advanced heart failure in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The advanced practice practitioner will perform medical examinations, make diagnoses, dispense medications, order standard laboratory and x-ray procedures, evaluate procedure results and refer abnormal findings to a physician. In addition, it's expected that this practitioner will maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice and will meet/maintain the requirements necessary for licensure and certification.

• Perform pre-procedure workups including history and physical, ordering relevant tests and coordinating services needed on procedure day and post procedure care
  
• Implement patient-centered care plans and manage patients with acute or chronic heart failure.
  
• Ensure patients receive optimal Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) and manage patient symptoms to reduce readmissions and hospitalizations.
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including echocardiograms and stress tests.
  
• Educate patients about self-care including weight management, diet and fluid intake.
  
• Assist with patient callbacks, prescription renewals and other relevant clinical duties.

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