Cardiac Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Job Description:

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.