Experienced APP Cardiology Faulkner

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Cardiology Division, the PA/NP collaborates with the inpatient cardiology attending physician to assess new and follow-up admissions and consults, monitor patient care, and develop treatment plans. The role includes documenting consultations and progress, following through on care recommendations with nursing staff, interpreting tests, and serving as a clinical resource to care teams. The APP may occasionally assist with cardiology testing and procedures, including exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, cardioversion, and trans-esophageal echocardiograms. The position provides weekday and some holiday and weekend coverage, with no night coverage. The licensed APP II provides direct patient care, counseling, and teaching; conducts histories and physical examinations; recommends and interprets diagnostic and laboratory testing; develops care and follow-up plans; recommends medications and writes prescriptions in accordance with organizational and regulatory policies; and completes timely clinical documentation. The APP may perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population and may precept a small group of learners.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or Nursing.
Massachusetts Physician Assistant license or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse credential.
Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Two years of inpatient cardiology experience as an APP.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the inpatient cardiology attending physician to evaluate new and follow-up cardiology admissions and consults.
Participate in daily cardiology rounds to monitor patient care and formulate treatment plans with the attending physician.
Write initial consultation and daily progress notes.
Follow through on team recommendations for patient management in partnership with nursing staff.
Occasionally assist the cardiology attending with supervising cardiology testing and procedures, including exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, cardioversion, and trans-esophageal echocardiograms.
Recommend and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations.
Serve as a resource to BWFH care teams for patient care issues.
Prepare concise, accurate sign-outs to support transitions of care.
Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.
Perform complete histories and physical examinations.
Develop care and follow-up plans based on diagnostic, laboratory, and examination findings.
Recommend medications and write prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Provide high-quality, timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to the patient population.