The nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) provides patient services to patients with cardiovascular disease consistent with practice standards as well as consistent with services customary to the collaborating physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs all functions and procedures of a hospital provider under general direction of collaborating physicians. Interprets and evaluates patient data as authorized by the collaborating physician for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients.
Attends patient care rounds with the cardiovascular Surgery team
Performs patient care to include evaluation and management services diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures congruent with UTMP policies.
Evaluates and triages individual patients and physician/patient calls. Initiates verbal and written orders. Triages phone calls for physicians. Provides patient teaching and facilitates communication between physician, client, and other hospital personnel.
May assist cardiovascular surgeons in the operating room and cardiac cath lab
Serves as liaison between hospital staff, physicians and patients.
Assists with office follow up visits and consults as needed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Valid TN current license as an advanced nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Prefer a minimum of two years’ experience as a Cardio Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Board Certification
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care and health education programs in association with Methodist Healthcare Primary Care Associates (MHPCA). The candidate will provide care and health education for patients and their family. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Education/Formal Training
Work Experience
Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:
Completion of a master’s degree or higher in a nursing specialty and is demonstrated through national specialty certification as a nurse practitioner.
Atleast Three years of general nursing experience of clinical practice at the RN level or higher.
Registered Nurse with current license to practice professional nursing in the state of employment and Advanced practice licensure / certification as required by state of employment.
Effective June 1, 2018: All new hires and transfers are required to have BLS certification.
PREFERRED:
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
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