Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) - Clinical Cardiology HVI

St. Elizabeth Healthcare • Edgewood, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) for our Clinical Cardiology department located within the Edgewood Hospital. This is a Full-Time position with 40 hours per week, First Shift. A career at St. Elizabeth means inspiring hope and healing in those who need it most. You’ll enjoy the culture, compensation, and benefits you want, while receiving the support you need to advance your career. With five Magnet-recognized facilities and a tradition of excellence unmatched in our region, St. Elizabeth is a place where employees can flourish, and where their commitment to patients is mirrored by our administration’s commitment to them. Come see why we continue to be one of the most highly awarded health systems in our region. The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides care and treatment to patients under the auspices of a designated physician through a collaborative practice agreement. Responsibility includes patient assessment, initiation and evaluation of diagnostic testing, documentation of physical findings, and formulation of treatment plan and prognosis based on patient’s medical condition. In accordance with established collaborative practice agreement and evidence-based guidelines, the APRN obtains health histories, performs physical examinations, identifies problems, establishes goals, and formulates comprehensive plans of care for patients and teaches preventive health measures. Functions as a facilitator to coordinate clinical care, educate patients and families, and support collaboration between various disciplines and agencies as necessary. Must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing with National Nurse Practitioner Certification in appropriate specialty area.
• Nurse Practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the Board of Nursing in the state where work is being performed (including the following areas: Acute Care, Adult, Adult Psych Mental Health, Child/Adolescent Psych Mental Health, Community Health, Critical Care, Family, Family Psych Mental Health, Gerontological, Medical/Surgery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, School, and/or Women’s Health)
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed as an RN in the state where work is being performed
• Requires Certificate of Authority and Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician to practice as a nurse practitioner.
• Must have medical staff privileges as an allied health professional.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner in area of expertise.
• 5 years of experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment
• Initiation and evaluation of diagnostic testing
• Documentation of physical findings
• Formulation of treatment plan and prognosis based on patient’s medical condition
• Obtain health histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Identify problems
• Establish goals
• Formulate comprehensive plans of care for patients
• Teach preventive health measures
• Coordinate clinical care
• Educate patients and families
• Support collaboration between various disciplines and agencies as necessary
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

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