Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - General Cardiology - Clarksville

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something bigger, take exceptional pride in their work, and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VHVI Advanced Practice Job Summary The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides healthcare in cardiac ambulatory specialty care and cardiac acute care settings. The NP delivers comprehensive cardiology care for medical and surgical cardiac conditions. The NP has didactic education, clinical competency, and national certification in the identified area of clinical practice. The NP demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. The NP has advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application. Outpatient Position Location: Clarksville, TN Position Hours: Monday through Friday Days Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Prior Cardiology APP Experience Preferred Key Responsibilities Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care. Collaborates to provide healthcare services for primary, acute and complex patient care; manages overall care and identifies expected outcomes for diagnoses. Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques and relevant diagnostic information. Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions. Prescribes therapeutic interventions (pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical) as needed to achieve outcomes. Utilizes evidence-based practice protocols in planning and implementing care. Initiates referrals and consultations as appropriate. Provides specialty-specific consultation services within scope of practice. Facilitates patient transitions between and within health care settings, including admission, transfer, and discharge processes. Technical Capabilities Professionalism (Advanced): Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice. Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Advanced): Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients, families, and health care team members; communicates knowledge effectively. Practice-Based Scholarly Inquiry and Integration (Advanced): Uses evidence to investigate and improve patient care practices; seeks continuous improvement. Patient and Family Centered Care (Advanced): Provides compassionate, patient-centered care and partners with patients and families in decision making; uses EHR to document findings clearly. Clinical Knowledge and Practice (Advanced): Applies biomedical, clinical and social sciences to patient care and education of others; maintains current evidence-based knowledge. Health Systems and Policy Management (Advanced): Engages in professional activities that influence advanced practice. Our Nursing Philosophy We believe highly skilled nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality patient care, education, and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people and communities reach health and well-being. As a VUMC employee, you contribute to compassionate care and healing for patients and families. Benefits offered may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings to support professional growth. Position Qualifications Certifications: LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee Education: Master\'s Work Experience: Relevant work experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanderbilt Health