Advance Practice Provider, Heart and Vascular - Cardiology Group, Clermont

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

15h

About The Position

Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute is home to a group of renowned heart and vascular specialists who provide integrated, multidisciplinary care in an environment designed around patients’ needs. Our team is revolutionizing heart and vascular care with expertise in more than 40 areas of specialty, including general cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery. In addition to clinical excellence, institute physicians are advancing cardiovascular medicine through robust education and research programs. Orlando Health facilities and programs have earned numerous distinctions and accreditations, including rankings in high-performing care from U.S. News & World Report, highest 3-star rating in two adult cardiac surgeries from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, accreditation in several imaging and intervention-based procedure modalities from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, advanced comprehensive stroke center and primary stroke center certifications from The Joint Commission, and recognition for providing lifesaving stroke care from the American Heart Association.
Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the physician—according to established practice guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards—provides inpatient management, consultation, and co-management of medical and surgical patients.

Requirements

• MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing.
• Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
• APRN license in the state of Florida.
• After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.
• Maintain current BLS/healthcare certification.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology experience perferred

Responsibilities

• Manages patients using the highest degree of independence with minimal physician supervision in a highly specialized area across the continuum.
• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies, and recognizes deviations from the normal. From this, develops a diagnosis, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement the treatment plan.
• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed, in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
• Assists in teaching students, residents, and interns in complex techniques and procedures.
• Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence-based medicine.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of patients.
• Writes or dictates patient progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinical resumes that are concise throughout.
• Prescribes medication.
• Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services.
• Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Works with supervising physician to determine and place appropriate specialty consultations.
• Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators.
• Performs advanced cardiac life support. In medical emergencies, will act on behalf of the supervising medical staff member to maintain life support until a licensed physician arrives to manage the patient.
• Triages patients.
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel, and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
• Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Establishes relationships with professionals of other health-related groups within the community.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.
• Participates in basic science and clinical research projects.

Benefits

• Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions.

What This Job Offers

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