Advanced Practice Provider (3483)

US Heart & Vascular • Houston, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Houston Cardiovascular Associates is in search of a part-time ACNP who will work closely with one of our Interventional Cardiologists to treat established patients in an outpatient clinic setting. Serving the community since 1963, HCVA is Houston’s largest group of private-practicing cardiovascular physicians, with two locations. Our board-certified physicians specialize in general, interventional, structural cardiology as well as cardio-oncology and advanced heart failure and transplantation, peripheral vascular disease, electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery. We offer comprehensive services including: Disease prevention, Advanced diagnostics, Cardiac and pulmonary disease management, Exercise stress tests, electrocardiography, Nuclear imaging including SPECT and cardiac PET. Our physicians and APPs provide services in two clinics, our vein clinic as well as two area hospitals. The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will work under the general supervision of the primary supervising physician, and all physician partners to delivery competent medical care to an age specific population including adults and geriatric patients. ACNP will work independently and collaborate with the entire HCVA physician team as well as assess, manage and treat complex cardiovascular conditions in high acuity units. Position to maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the Texas Board of Nursing, the Texas Medical Board, and any other federal or state regulatory agencies, as well as the policies and procedures of HCVA. Understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of HCVA and USHV.

Requirements

• ACNP Board Certification
• 2-3 years of Cardiology experience as an ACNP is preferred
• Ability to treat complex cardiovascular conditions, valvular pathology and coronary artery disease is a plus
• This position is not suitable for a new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Treat established patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Work closely with an Interventional Cardiologist.
• Deliver competent medical care to an age specific population including adults and geriatric patients.
• Work independently and collaborate with the entire HCVA physician team.
• Assess, manage and treat complex cardiovascular conditions in high acuity units.
• Maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the Texas Board of Nursing, the Texas Medical Board, and any other federal or state regulatory agencies, as well as the policies and procedures of HCVA.
• Understand the needs of the organization and support the mission, values, and management of HCVA and USHV.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level