Advanced Practice Professional - Cardiology

Position Title and Code JOB TITLE & CODE: ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS –Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI)-Cardiology, Nurse Practitioner (85001) or Physician Assistant (85101) Department and Reporting Department: Heart and Vascular InstituteReports To: Administrator, Faculty Supervisor, Director of Advanced Practice Professionals of the Heart and Vascular Institute FLSA Status Exempt Position Summary The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) coordinates and delivers comprehensive care to cardiology patients, including biological, social, and psychological assessments. The APP directs patient care plans, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, supports peri‑operative services, and manages discharge planning and follow‑up. The APP also participates in education of residents and medical/nursing students and provides services in accordance with state law and licensing requirements. Minimum Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure or eligibility for licensure in West Virginia BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department Experience: Acute care or cardiology experience preferred Eligible new graduates will be considered Preferred Qualifications: ACNP preferred, but FNPs will be considered Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant required Graduate of an ARC‑PA approved Physician Assistant training program required Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required Licensure or eligibility for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine required BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department Experience: Acute care or cardiology experience preferred Eligible new graduates will be considered Preferred Qualifications: Masters level education in Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant preferred Core Duties and Responsibilities Manages comprehensive and individualized care for cardiology patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre‑procedure/evaluations. Completes integrated assessments. With collaboration of cardiology faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate. Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice. Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients. Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record. Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow‑up appointments in the clinic (as applicable). Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for cardiology patients which includes teaching, discharge planning (as applicable) and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification. Identifies unstable or complex cardiology patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. Evaluates cardiology patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up, procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable). Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable). Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families. Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner. Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community. Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn. Updates own knowledge base throughout the year. Completes all identified clinical competencies. Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the cardiology patient. Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise. Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise. Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation. Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome‑based improvements in care. Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the cardiology practice that positively impact patient outcomes. Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support. Participates and initiates inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model. Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to cardiology patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting. Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces. Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate. Reviews and interprets cardiology data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary. Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator. Assists cardiology Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures. Other duties/projects as assigned. Physical Requirements Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+ pounds. Working Environment Working closely with others, protracted or irregular hours, working around biohazards, infectious diseases, the deceased, hands in water, electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. Skills and Abilities Proficiency with computers. Strong communication skills. 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