Nurse Practitioner (Cardiac Stress Testing)

Performs history and physical examinations and carries out appropriate intervention/procedures as determined by the plan of care. Coordinates care of assigned patients according to Northside Hospital established Standards of Care.

• Conducts a history and physical examination of all assigned patients.
• Manages all patients according to Northside Hospital established Standards of Care and
  protocols established by assigned directors.
• May order treatments (including rehabilitation services), laboratory studies and x-rays as
  indicated for patients in the clinic or practice using established protocols. In addition, the
  Nurse Practitioner will appropriately call in medications within the scope of his/her licensure.
• Utilize medical staff resources as required.
• Provide patient with discharge instructions and will check for understanding of
  instructions.
• Provide the patient with follow up care when needed through a specialty physician referral or a follow up visit.
• Collaborate with leadership to assure quality of care and services to our customers.
• Input and maintain patient information in the computer system or medical chart as appropriate.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment, malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to a member of management.
  
  

• Master's Degree in Nursing