Nurse Practitioner – CARDIOLOGY

Stony Brook University School of Medicine of the State University of New York invites applications for the position of Nurse Practitioner in the division of Cardiology. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current NYS RN license. Master’s degree in Nursing. NYS license as an adult and/or family nurse practitioner. Three years of experience to include cardiology. Excellent communications skills, both oral and written. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Additional years of related experience on an inpatient cardiology service. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Nurse Practitioner will treat patients admitted to Stony Brook University Hospital in the Cardiology Service and be responsible for the following: • Provides direct care to selected patients under the supervision of attending Cardiologist. • Performs approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients on the Cardiology Service. • Provides patient care services to cardiology patients in the inpatient under the direction of the responsible cardiologist. • In collaboration with other cardiology Nurse Practitioners, coordinates all aspects of in-hospital care and discharge planning with the nursing, medial and hospital staff. • Makes referrals to other health care providers and/or consults for the physician for further definitive therapy. • Maintains ongoing communication with physician collaborator and Chief Medical Officer relative to select aspects of patient care or administrative issues. Stony Brook University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Bonus/Commission: No