Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Needed West of Boston

Tufts Medical Center  is currently seeking a General Cardiology Nurse Practitioner  to join our team at the Heart Center of MetroWest in Framingham, MA. The Heart Center of MetroWest is a large general cardiology practice with 9 physicians and 4 nurse practitioners. The practice has interventional cardiology which includes primary angioplasty, electrophysiology, and general cardiology. How you'll transform patient care: Testing: Prepare all charts for testing patients that are scheduled for the day Review all charts to prepare for the appropriate test Supervise and Perform all nuclear stress tests, stress echoes and regular ETTs Complete the documentation for each test performed Ensure safety of patient by reviewing the patient and the EKGs during testing and making any appropriate decisions as necessary (stopping test, pushing patient further, administering medications) Insert IV in patient as necessary Be prepared to invoke a code if required Interface with physicians, nurse practitioners and other staff to ensure patients are receiving appropriate care. Contact physicians when there are potential issues with tests and patients. Office: Review medical records of patients to be seen to prepare for the visit Interview and examine the patient as appropriate for the reason for visit Schedule and document procedures providing patient with necessary information for their procedure Document visit, order labs, and other testing as necessary Update medical record with any additional testing or pertinent information Enter orders in Hospital computer system See any urgent visits as requested by a physician or manager Other: Review and address all EPIC telephone encounters for the Nurse Practitioner Triage telephone calls as required Refill prescriptions for patients ensuring that the medication, dosage and instructions are accurate Complete paperwork for disability and other patient needs Complete spreadsheet for Nuclear stress test correlation for ICANL standards Who you are: Graduate of an accredited and/or approved Nurse Practitioner program Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Prior Cardiology NP experience preferred, new graduates with strong nursing background in cardiology considered Current certification in CPR required A team player who is excited to work cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world class patient satisfaction and support How to apply:  You can submit an application via the apply button located at the top of the listing. Should you have any questions regarding the position or any complications applying with us, please feel free to reach out to Ian McCarthy, Senior Physician Recruiter, at .  Why Tufts Medicine: Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Created: 2024-10-19