Cardiac Cath Lab & Electrophysiology APP

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab/Electrophysiology APP provides comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures. The APP educates, consults with, and manages cardiac cath and/or electrophysiology patients, and supports patients and families, the patient care team, and physicians. The role promotes high-quality, evidence-based care while supporting operational efficiency, patient throughput, and clinical outcomes in the Cardiac Cath Lab and associated inpatient and outpatient settings. The APP works collaboratively with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, other physicians involved in patient care, nurses, case management, and departments that affect cardiac cath and electrophysiology care. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; team-building and problem-solving skills; initiative; and the ability to drive improvement are required. The position is based at Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown and is on-site. The compensation range is $51.11–$63.89 per hour. Garnet Health describes resources for career growth, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
At least three years of professional nursing or Physician Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
DEA registration.
Current and ongoing New York State license as a Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
Current and ongoing national board certification (FNP-BC, AANP, or NCCPA).
Current BLS at hire or transfer until ACLS is obtained; BLS renewal is not required once ACLS is obtained.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent team-building and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take initiative and drive improvements.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks, apply critical thinking and analytical skills, adapt flexibly, multitask, and maintain detailed attention in an environment with uncontrolled interruptions.
Sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Previous cardiac experience.
ACLS certification upon hire; otherwise, ACLS must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath and electrophysiology procedures.
Educate, consult with, and manage the cardiac cath and/or electrophysiology patient population.
Assist patients and families, the patient care team, and physicians.
Promote high-quality, evidence-based care, operational efficiency, patient throughput, and clinical outcomes in the Cardiac Cath Lab and associated inpatient and outpatient settings.
Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, other physicians, nurses, case management, and relevant departments.
Take initiative and drive improvement.