Cardiology APP (PA/NP) - Advanced Cardiac Care Provider

Position: Cardiology APP Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Location: Burlington, NC Job Id: 276 # of Openings: 1 Job Type: Full-time Qualifications Graduated from an accredited PA or NP program. Hold current licensure/certification to practice as a PA or NP. Demonstrate ability to exercise the highest degree of professional judgment under the supervision of a licensed physician. BLS certification required. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care, including patient-related telephone conversations, using double identifiers to ensure right patient every time. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record normal and abnormal data for review by the physician. Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record in EPIC; write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Carry out therapeutic procedures such as wound suturing and dressing changes; monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress. Perform hospital consultations at Alamance Regional Medical Center. #J-18808-Ljbffr