Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Heart Failure/General Cardiology
About The Position
University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician Assistant to join its South Region cardiology practice. The role provides care for heart failure and general cardiology patients at M Health Fairview Heart Care Clinics in Edina and Princeton, and at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. The position includes inpatient and outpatient care for adults with heart failure of various etiologies and use of the EPIC electronic medical record. The provider works with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, manage complex cardiovascular conditions, educate patients and families, and use available resources appropriately. This is a full-time position with a Monday-through-Friday daytime schedule. There is no current after-hours, weekend, or holiday call responsibility, though weekend coverage may be needed in the future.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
- Eligible for or certified through NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP.
- Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice for PAs, or a Minnesota APRN license or eligibility to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Nursing for NPs.
- Able to meet threshold criteria and qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of prior experience as a Cardiology PA or NP.
- Heart failure experience.
- Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) certification through the AAHFN, or eligibility for certification.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage patients with complex cardiovascular conditions across the spectrum of care, including medication management, ordering and interpreting diagnostics and labs, obtaining histories and physicals, and implementing treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Provide outpatient and inpatient management for adults with heart failure of various etiologies.
- Provide patient and family education related to heart failure and general cardiology.
- Provide clinic coverage in heart failure and general cardiology.
- Demonstrate commitment to exemplary patient care.
- Manage patient care through appropriate use of available resources.
- Adjust care or service approaches to reflect the developmental level of the population served.
- Use the fully integrated EPIC electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package.
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance, including a vision discount plan.
- Substantial 401K employer contribution.
- Generous flexible time off.
- Well-being program with an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
- Allowance for continuing education, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
- Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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