Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner to meet the growing demand for cardiology services in Michigan City, IN. The Nurse Practitioner would thrive in a fast-paced environment and be team oriented. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician, to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care. The Nurse Practitioner will, also, have a desire to develop strong ties with patients and the community in which they serve.

Ideal candidate will have strong focus on clinical excellence, and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional desire to develop strong ties with patients, the community in which they serve and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible full-time schedule; no weekends or holidays
• Average patient volume: 6-10 patients per day
• No call expectation
• Pre-procedure assessment, including history and physicals
• Reassessment for moderate sedation
• Management of cath site/post-procedure issues
• Initiating emergency measures
• Patient education / informed consent
• Post-procedure rounding/visits
• Writing discharge orders/summaries
• Discharge planning
• Develop and implementing individualized plan of care for all assigned patients
• Consistently evaluate the effectiveness of care provided to the patient
• Communicate to physicians, their assessment through surveillance exams, injuries, treatment and procedures, as deemed necessary
• Perform interventions to meet holistic needs of patient, under the direction of the Medical Director, and under the leadership of the Client Resource Manager

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

Indiana was recently ranked the #2 Best State to Practice Medicine, reflecting the supportive environment our physicians experience every day, including competitive compensation, a favorable malpractice climate, and an affordable cost of living. It's an ideal place to build a rewarding, sustainable career while serving communities that truly value their caregivers.

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

• Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives
• Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages
• Paid malpractice
• 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend
• Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
• Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability
• Customized marketing support
• Leadership development through board and committee opportunities

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park, La Porte and Porter Counties merge the best of small-town friendliness with easy access to Chicago – less than 60 miles away. Known for its miles of waterfront beaches and property, you can live in amenity rich communities where affordable living options abound.

The regional economy is a diverse mix of agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and tourism. The area is home to outstanding educational programs – including the state's first construction trade apprenticeship program and energy academy. Not to mention colleges and universities including Valparaiso University, Purdue University, Indiana University and the University of Notre Dame, all within an hours' drive.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Required
• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) - Required - or
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.