APP) Cardiology Clinic- Fontaine

UVA Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Advanced Practice Provider position is an integral part of the UVA Health Cardiology team, providing 8- 4hour clinic sessions per week at the Fontaine outpatient clinics. The APP will deliver high-quality, team-based cardiovascular care in collaboration with cardiologists, nurses, and support staff. Responsibilities include evaluation and management of patients with a range of cardiac conditions, coordination of care, patient education, and contributing to a cohesive interdisciplinary practice focused on exceptional patient outcomes and access. Shifts 8a-5p Monday - Friday, with option of 10 hour days if desired ( 7a- 5p). No holidays, no weekends, no on-call. Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Department and unit specific experience.
License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Responsibilities

Managing staff needs and resources while maintaining high standards of patient care and adapting to changes in healthcare policies.
Collaborate closely with physicians, hospital administrators, and other healthcare professionals to improve workflow and patient outcomes.
Partner with pharmacists to optimize medication therapy and patient adherence.
Work with social workers to address behavioral health and social needs.
Collaborate with registered nurses and navigators for care coordination and follow-up.
Coordinate care with imaging, heart failure, and electrophysiology subspecialists as appropriate.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings.
Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage new and follow-up patients with General Cardiology and complex cardiovascular prevention needs.
Perform cardiovascular assessments; order and interpret diagnostic testing; develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Manage cardiovascular risk factors and chronic conditions including hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and menopause-related risk.
Manage general cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular disorders.
Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, procedural care, and long-term self-management.
Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
Document clinical encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
Contribute to fostering a multidisciplinary, collaborative clinic culture.
Support quality and program development through adherence to established care pathways and performance metrics.