Overview Nurse Practitioner
Winston Staffing has a 3 day a week contract opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who has cardiac experience. This role will be working at in the PET CT department, so radiology experience is a big plus. The hours for this assignment are Tues, Weds and Thurs from 7:30 AM to 5 PM. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough physical examinations and assess patient health status across diverse populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and individuals with complex medical conditions.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans in accordance with clinical guidelines and patient needs.
- Administer medications, including injections and IV infusions, following proper protocols and safety standards.
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations utilizing laboratory testing, sonography, and other imaging modalities; interpret results accurately.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions such as pain, infectious diseases, gastrointestinal issues, and behavioral health concerns.
- Provide patient education on disease management, medication adherence, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
- Document all patient interactions thoroughly within electronic health record (EHR) while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives or quality improvement projects aimed at advancing healthcare practices.
- Assist with discharge planning, case management, utilization review, and post-acute care coordination.
Requirements
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license with current certification in advanced practice nursing.
- Proven experience working in diverse clinical environments such as hospitals (Level I & II trauma centers), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or outpatient clinics.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth.
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, pharmacology (including psychopharmacology), CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and documentation standards.
- Experience in specialized areas such as cardiology and radiology.
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms to deliver remote patient care effectively.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient-centered care.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the capacity to handle complex cases involving acute pain management or infectious disease care.
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Pay: $88.00 - $92.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
