Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate- Electrophysiology Monday-Friday. No weekends!

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Associate

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) team. This is a new dedicated service and offers the opportunity to practice at the top of licensure, providing comprehensive, procedure-related care for patients undergoing a wide range of electrophysiology interventions.

The APP will work collaboratively with EP physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver exceptional patient care across the continuum—pre-procedure evaluation, intra-procedure support, and post-procedure management. This role includes both clinical practice and procedural responsibilities, with opportunities for expanded independent practice based on training and demonstrated competency. This is a Monday through Friday position located in the Electrophysiology Lab at Maine Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Procedure Care
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations for scheduled EP procedures
• Obtain and document informed consent
• Evaluate pre-procedural readiness and coordinate care plans

• Intra-Procedure Responsibilities
• Provide advanced procedural support including:
• Vascular access
• Incision creation and closure
• Device pocket management
• Assistance during ablations, device implantations, and other EP interventions
• Serve as a first assist to the proceduralist during EP cases

• Post-Procedure Care
• Conduct post-procedure assessments and manage recovery/discharge
• Document clinical progress, complications, and patient outcomes
• Provide patient instructions and coordinate follow-up care

• Independent Practice Opportunities (based on experience, credentialing, and demonstrated competency)
• Device checks and interrogations
• Certain EP procedures or components performed autonomously
• Procedure-related evaluations and decisions within defined protocols

Qualifications

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Associate.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in cardiology, critical care, cardiothoracic surgery, or electrophysiology strongly preferred
• Demonstrated competency in procedural skills such as vascular access and suturing
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced procedural environment
• Eligibility for Maine licensure and hospital credentialing

This position offers a collaborative working environment with very supportive colleagues; competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, to qualified candidates, and CME expense reimbursement. Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America."