Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
An exempt position with clinical, administrative and educational responsibilities in the care of patients requiring cardiac care. Under the supervision of the Executive Committee, Executive Leadership Group and the APP Council, the NP or PA will have a critical role in the ambulatory and acute care setting, with both team member and individual duties. This is a CLINIC ONLY role with responsibilities that include providing safe, efficient, high-quality and patient-centered management of care to patients with cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring, and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary. Please note: Our local hospitals, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital, require healthcare providers to be fully credentialed prior to their first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 3-4 months, but can vary. Compensation: Commensurate with experience Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at AHVI in a similar role.
Requirements
- AHA ACLS and BLS certification required
- Willingness to work in multiple clinic locations and hospitals
- Willingness to work a variable schedule as required
- Nurse Practitioner: Current and active RN and NP license for the state of Alaska, preferred
- Eligible for NP license or NP license in progress for the state of Alaska
- State of Alaska NP Prescriptive Privileges
- Active DEA certificate (upon hire)
- Physician Assistant: Current and active PA license for state of Alaska, preferred
- Eligible for PA license or PA license in progress for the state of Alaska
- Alaska Dispensing Authority
- Active DEA certificate (upon hire)
- 1-3 years of prior experience as NP or PA preferred
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or accredited school for physician assistant programs
- Completion of an accredited Nursing Practitioner/Physician Assistant program
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in designated area preferred
- Willing to consider new graduates as well
Responsibilities
- completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status
- developing, monitoring, and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives
- treat many common acute and chronic health problems
- interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe and manage medications and other therapies
- provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance
- refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary
Benefits
- Education reimbursement up to $3,000 and 5 paid education days a year
- PTO
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Profit Sharing
- 401K
- Pension
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Colonial Life Elective Benefits
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- FMLA
