What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
- Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
- Discusses case with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
- Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician.
- Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as cardiac rehab or related therapeutic procedures.
- Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
- Provides support to Physician for hospital consultations.
- Other duties may be assigned.