Nurse Practitioner NP - Cardiovascular Surgery

Ascension•Woodway, TX

About The Position

Ascension Providence is looking for an Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Clinic. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Providence to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights: Existing care team of pulmonology, cardiology, vascular surgery, radiology, etc Robust Primary Care team within AMG Providence Rounding inpatient Post-op visits

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing preferred.
Master's degree of Nursing required.

Nice To Haves

No additional preferences

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.