Location: Neptune City, NJ
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Overview: **The Structural Heart Nurse Practitioner Coordinator facilitates the policies, procedures, protocols and standards for the structural heart program. Participates in program and budgetary planning that involves cost containment, procedure costing, and billing questions for the program. The coordinator communicates with the physician/manager/director advising him/her of operations status, pending problems, and to collaborate on projects. The coordinator will oversee the operations of the structural heart program which includes but not limited to TAVI, Mitral Clip, Watchman, and other structural heart devices. The Structural Heart APN coordinator is responsible for providing clinical leadership, expertise, collaboration, consultation and mentorship to promote evidence based nursing practice. The APN supports organizational goals. The APN works with the Chairman/Medical Director(s)/Collaborative Practice Physician(s) for designated specialty, and/or Service Administration to achieve optimal standards of care with measurable identified outcomes. Responsibilities include scripts for labs , imaging, meds, referrals, contact the patients/physicians/vendors and coordinate dates, times for various procedures. Cardiology background required.** Responsibilities: **1. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem. 2. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate. 3. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities. 4. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed. 5. Seeks opportuniti