Cardiology NP or PA
Cardiology NP or PA
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Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant opportunity in Nashville TN.
Great opportunity to join a Community hospital setting level 3 trauma with 560 fulltime employees. Medical services include OBGYN General Surgery Heart & Vascular Primary Care Urology Endocrinology Pulmonology Nephrology Gastroenterology Behavioral Health Hematology Oncology Cancer Center Rheumatology Foot and Ankle Orthopedics Neurology Interventional Radiology Otolaryngology and Outpatient Imaging.
About the Position:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including history and physical exams in the outpatient and/or inpatient setting.
- Order interpret and manage diagnostic tests such as EKGs echocardiograms and cardiac stress tests.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
- Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate within the APPs scope of practice.
- Assist in the management of patients with conditions such as heart failure coronary artery disease arrhythmias hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary cardiology team to provide coordinated patient care.
- Assist in procedures such as stress testing catheterizations or other interventional procedures if applicable.
- Provide patient education on cardiovascular risk factors lifestyle modifications and medication management.
- Participate in hospital rounds monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records using electronic health records (EHR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities related to cardiology.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- National certification in Family Adult Acute Care or Cardiology (preferred).
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Prior experience in cardiology preferred
- Experience with EHR systems.
- Strong clinical assessment diagnostic and decisionmaking skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Work Environment:
- Outpatient and/or inpatient clinical setting.
- Occasional participation in oncall rotations may be required.
About the Offer:
- Fixed Base Salary
- Full Benefits Which Include: Medical (PPO & HRA) Dental Vision Short Term & LongTerm Disability Life Insurance Telehealth Health Coaching Flex Spending Account 457b Deferred Compensation Plan Financial Wellness Services PTO Federal Holidays Continuing Medical Education Medical Malpractice PSLF Qualified
Nashville was rated 15th out of the 125 Best Places to Live in the 2019 US News and World Report. Filled with Southern charm scenic beauty Music City USA Broadway fine dining the arts and home to the TN Titans Nashville Sounds Baseball and Nashville SC Soccer.
Job # VRTNCARDIONPPA2211
For more information please email a copy of your CV to or call Vicky Rinehart at.
Employment Type
Full Time
