Adult Nurse Practitioner

Adult Nurse Practitioner Cardiology

Cardiology Experience preferred

Summary: Under nursing administration and in clinical collaboration with a physician, incumbents of this class provide comprehensive primary care in the areas of Adult Cardiology care, which includes health education, preventive medicine, communicable diseases, and education, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Incumbents provide primary medical care consisting of the necessary examinations, assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Supervision may be a function of this class, and instructional guidance is provided to nursing and other healthcare professionals in the area of expertise. Does related work as required.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience : Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience.

Special Requirement : Possession of current certification as a Nurse Practitioner, with prescription writing privileges, issued by the New York State Education Department is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this title.