Cardiology General APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) PRN

Denver Health•Denver, CO

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Cardiology General APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) PRN to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Cardiology Physicians Job Summary Under general supervision of a physician, performs professional medical work in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of Cardiology patients according to statutory limitations, depending on their degree (PA, NP). Works with clinical staff, fellows, and attending physicians to provide Cardiology care in multiple domains (Inpatient, outpatient, procedural). Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. May perform administrative support functions as required. Essential Functions: Monitors and evaluates medical condition of patient and under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with other disciplines and standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, make decisions regarding treatment changes. Refers patient to specialized services as needed. (35%) Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations. (20%) Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations or refers patient to a caregiver in a specialty area. Initiates, performs or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests. (10%) Device interrogation for ICDs and pacemakers. (10%) Provides for pre and post op/procedural care. (10%) Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. (10%) Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (5%)

Requirements

Master's Degree Required
1-3 years directly related experience
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required
Knowledge of medical principals and procedures.
Knowledge of community resources for appropriate procedures.
Skill in eliciting history from patients, performing physical exams and formulating assessments of and treatment plans for patients.
Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies to aid in diagnosis.
Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of medications.
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to prepare accurate reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
A strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring adherence to critical care pathways and protocols and ensures an environment of safe quality care.
Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Monitors and evaluates medical condition of patient and under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with other disciplines and standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, make decisions regarding treatment changes.
Refers patient to specialized services as needed.
Determines and assesses the health status of patients by reviewing records, taking comprehensive medical histories, and performing physical examinations.
Orders and administers appropriate medications within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations or refers patient to a caregiver in a specialty area.
Initiates, performs or directs other healthcare professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests.
Device interrogation for ICDs and pacemakers.
Provides for pre and post op/procedural care.
Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff.