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The General Cardiology Nurse Practitioner is a specialized Master's prepared Nurse who tends to patients with heart conditions, such as angina and congestive heart failure. The incumbent will have critical care experience as well as experience in acute cardiology settings. The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner must have a specialization in evaluating and treating patients with heart conditions both in the inpatient and outpatient clinical setting. Duties include, but are not limited to: Running various Cardiology Outpatient Clinics Prescribes and administers medications to treat a range of heart conditions within the scope of practice. Discusses treatment options with physicians and cardiologists. Assists with the facilitation and monitoring of care for patients admitted to the hospital, identification of discharge needs and early follow up once patient is discharged. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing complete cardiology service in the management of cardiovascular patients. Assists in evaluating and treating the cardiovascular population both in the inpatient and outpatient clinical setting. Works as an independent provider, requiring very limited or occasional physician oversight providing clinical care. Assesses all preventative and recuperative measures available to combine treatments when necessary. Provides clinical support and acts as a liaison with practicing cardiologists to assess the risk level of patients and initiate treatment regimens to heart failure to other health care providers. Ensures all nursing and medical needs are understood and carried out in accordance with present standards and protocols. Acts as a patient care coordinator by working with other departments. Assists in the development of research appreciation and critical awareness of staff while using evidenced based practices. Functions as a primary provider while assigned to the Medical Mobile Unit and in collaboration with the cardiologists while in the cardiology clinics. Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Thursday Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required