Advanced Practice Provider, Cardio
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Provider, Cardio evaluates and manages cardiac step-down patients in collaboration with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The role includes comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning, interpretation of clinical data, and recognition and escalation of changes in patient condition. The provider performs clinical procedures within their scope of practice, including placement and removal of central venous and arterial lines, and maintains complete clinical documentation. The provider responds to consultation requests, contributes to multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning, and coordinates care with physicians, nurses, care managers, therapists, patients, and families. The role also supports surgical and procedural patients by coordinating scheduling and medical clearances, and participates in quality improvement, research, patient safety, continuing education, and professional development activities.
Requirements
- MSN from an accredited nursing program and completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, or graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current New Jersey NP or PA license.
- For PAs, NCCPA certification and PANCE are required.
- DEA registration required.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiology, cardiac surgery, or critical care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining and updating medical histories, performing physical examinations, and documenting findings in the medical record.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage cardiac step-down patients in collaboration with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and escalate care when immediate physician involvement is required.
- Use diagnostic techniques and clinical judgment to assess patient status and guide treatment decisions.
- Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, imaging, and other clinical data to support patient management.
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment and care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practice.
- Perform and manage clinical procedures within scope of practice, including placement and removal of central venous lines and arterial lines.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation, including progress notes, procedural documentation, discharge summaries, and continuity-of-care plans.
- Respond to physician consultation requests and provide timely patient evaluations and recommendations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, therapists, patients, and families to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to care planning, discharge planning, and quality patient outcomes.
- Support surgical and procedural patients by assisting with scheduling coordination and ensuring appropriate medical clearances are obtained.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement, performance improvement, research, and patient safety initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Maintain clinical competence and professional growth through continuing education, professional development activities, and participation in relevant professional organizations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee assistance program.
- Fertility benefits and healthy pregnancy program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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Job Type
Full-time
