Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology
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Job Description
The Cardiology Department at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Eau Claire is a growing and progressive practice. The practice currently consists of thirteen general cardiologists three interventional cardiologists (with one additional joining soon) three electrophysiologists one electrophysiology physician assistant and ten general cardiology nurse practitioner/physician assistants.
The role of the general cardiology nurse practitioner or physician assistant includes providing comprehensive direct and indirect patient care to general cardiology patients across the continuum of care.
The position requires the ability to communicate with physicians regarding changes in patients clinical condition; results of diagnostic studies; and patient symptomatology as appropriate. Our team-based care model requires strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate and work together as part of the team.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses provide for a basis for practice for the nurse practitioner. The National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants provides guidelines for Physician Assistant practice.
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner: Active Wisconsin R.N. license with eligibility to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin National certification (e.g. ANCC or AANP) as a Nurse Practitioner with recertification every 5 years under regulating agencies guidelines. Current prescriptive authority in the state of Wisconsin (APNP certification and DEA) obtaining 8 contact hours per year in clinical pharmacology/therapeutics relevant to Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers area of practice. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Eligible for hospital and clinic privileges.
Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program; NCCPA Certified and licensed through the State of Wisconsin. Must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every ten (10) years. Must be supervised by licensed physician. Prescriptive Authority in the State of Wisconsin (WI Board of Medical Examiners and DEA). Current BLS and ACLS certification. Eligible for hospital and clinic privileges.
Proficiency in reading writing and communicating in English. Additional languages preferred. Strong clinical assessment skills following current practice standards. Strong cardiovascular knowledge base involving cardiovascular physiology medications and treatment modalities recommended. Basic computer aptitude.
External and Internal candidates for this position are asked to attach 2-3 letters of reference to their online application to be considered for this position.
New graduates please upload 3 letters of reference from preceptors that can attest to your clinical abilities.
Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach 3 most recent performance evaluations to online application to be considered for this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
