Cardiology NP/PA

Market Street Staffing•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing coverage need for an Inpatient Structural Heart position. The role involves managing an average of 8-12 patients per day in a 210-bed facility. The practice includes 2 Cardiologists and 3 APPs. The assignment is a long-term permanent search, indicating a need for consistent coverage.

Requirements

Active Washington licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 1-year Cardiology experience or equivalent
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Washington
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Washington
National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly