Advanced Practice Professional - Cardiology

Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of cardiology patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-operative services, and coordinates ambulatory management and/or discharge planning/follow-up (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing
2. National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers
3. Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.
4. BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Acute care or cardiology experience preferred.
2. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. ACNP preferred, but FNPs will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Similar detailed qualifications listed for PA role including Bachelor’s Degree, ARC-PA program, NCCPA certification, WV licensure, BLS.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages comprehensive and individualized care for cardiology patients...
[Full list of 36 duties including rounds, assessments, orders, discharge planning, education, documentation, leadership, etc.]

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING ENVIRONMENT / SKILLS

Heavy work, biohazards, proficiency with computers, strong communication skills.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Varied
Exempt