Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Provides diagnosis and treatment for common acute illnesses, prevention and maintenance care to patients with stable chronic illnesses and performs interim physical exams for healthy patients within nurse protocol.

Responsibilities

Provides diagnosis and treatment for common acute illnesses, prevention and maintenance care to patients with stable chronic illnesses and performs interim physical exams for healthy patients within nurse protocol; Elicits appropriate present and past medical history and review of symptoms; Performs appropriate physical examination and orders appropriate diagnostic studies; Establishes the appropriate differential diagnosis and treatment plan; Counsels regarding health promotion and disease prevention; Educates patients on ways to improve, promote and maintain health status; Maintains accurate records, medication lists and documentation of care follow up; Accepts after hour calls and handles after hours problems on a rotating schedule; Supervises and intervenes with clinical issues and supports/directs triage by clinical staff; Adheres to drug protocols and practice agreements; Follows established safety precautions and procedures; Completes continuing education and competency checklists

Requirements

Certification in related specialty; Membership in related organization; Master’s from an accredited school of Nursing; Nursing experience in a clinical setting; Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients; Standing and walking for extensive periods; Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds; Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as 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, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance