Cardiology APP (Nocturnist)- SHVI- Charlotte, NC

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, a part of Atrium Health, is looking for a full-time Nocturnist Cardiology Acute Care NP or PA to provide quality care to the patients we serve in the Greater Charlotte community at Carolinas Medical Center. The APP will be part of a team of specialized cardiology MDs and APPs. The APP will direct in-hospital care and perform medical acts both independently and in collaboration with on-call physicians. The nightshift APP will cover all cardiology specialty services- including General Cardiology, Electrophysiology (EP), Interventional/Structural Heart, and Heart Failure/VAD/Transplant- as well as the Cardiac ICU. The APP will triage and perform consults and admissions, collect, synthesize, and document data, order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic testing, and consult other services when appropriate. The APP should be competent in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions of patients, interpreting findings, and formulating an assessment and plan independently. The APP should possess the ability to maintain quality assurance and quality control standards. The APP should be able to implement effective communication skills with both patients and colleagues that demonstrate a commitment to consistently providing an excellent patient experience for every patient.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new admissions and consults efficiently; Perform an accurate history and physical exam; Document thoroughly and efficiently in the electronic medical record; Diagnose and treat conditions in the cardiovascular population; Order and facilitate indicated testing including lab work, ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, MRIs, CTs, and cardiac catheterizations; Explain risks and benefits of procedures to the patient and family; Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately; Work closely with inpatient teams and sign out patients to appropriate services at the end of each shift; Participate in evaluations with the primary supervising physician as directed by State laws; Maintain ACLS and BLS certification as well as all licenses and certifications as mandated by the Hospital Credentialing Committee; Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education for job related growth; Direct in-hospital care and perform medical acts independently and in collaboration with on-call physicians; Cover all cardiology specialty services including General Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Interventional/Structural Heart, Heart Failure/VAD/Transplant, and Cardiac ICU; Triage and perform consults and admissions; Collect, synthesize, and document data; Order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic testing; Consult other services when appropriate; Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards; Implement effective communication skills with patients and colleagues

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program; Current license to practice as a NP or PA in North Carolina; Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license; BLS and ACLS certification; Nurse practitioners are required to have Acute Care Certification; Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; 1+ years of experience as a provider

Nice to have

Experience in Cardiology

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance