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

Description


Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Maine Medical Center Electrophysiology Lab


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.

About the Opportunity


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." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.


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