APP- Electrophysiology

Yale New Haven Health•Old Saybrook, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) in Electrophysiology at Yale New Haven Health System. The position is full-time, M-F, 8a-5p, with no call required. The APP will provide comprehensive patient care within the Electrophysiology service line, collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The role involves patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, and documentation, adhering to high standards of care and professional conduct. Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and continuing education are available within the health system.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required.
APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and go through the Medical Staff credentialing process.
Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be provided.
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.
Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.

Nice To Haves

Electrophysiology experience preferred
Cardiology experience or new grads with clinical rotations in Cardiology strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters, in inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings.
Works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways.
Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans.
May perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards.
May function as first or second assistant on operative cases, using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Educates patients/families on care and recommended or available resources, including admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plan.
Provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
Ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
Continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
Serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education.
Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses.
Maintains all employee requirements determined by hospital policy.
May serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals and may serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates.
May collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, and assist with the formation of protocols that will be applied to clinical practice or further their educational and clinical expertise.
Conduct elective and urgent outpatient Electrophysiology visits.
Perform implantable device interrogations, including ICDs and pacemakers.
Manage remote monitoring for patients with implantable cardiac devices.
Perform LINQ insertions in both the outpatient and hospital settings.
Provide Electrophysiology coverage at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Evaluate hospitalized patients, including admissions, consultations, and follow-up care.
Participate in cardiovascular urgent care evaluations as needed.
Collaborate closely with Electrophysiology physicians to optimize patient flow and procedural capacity.