Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Cardiology at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters

BJC HealthCare • Saint Peters, MO

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About The Position

BJC Medical Group is a multi-specialty, physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare, with more than 600 physicians and advanced practice providers affiliated with hospitals across the Midwest. Since 1994, it has provided care at more than 145 locations and across more than 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri, and southern Illinois areas.

The Advanced Practice Provider in Cardiology at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters manages acute and chronic illnesses, performs assessments and procedures, interprets diagnostic studies, and initiates treatment plans in ambulatory and hospital settings. The role manages high-acuity cases within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. Hospital rounding, inpatient call, ambulatory follow-up, and medical management are expected. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position and is designated safety-sensitive.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• Nurse Practitioner license and RN certification/licensure.
• Ability to manage high-acuity cases within a formal physician collaborative practice agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Nursing.
• 2–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the health care of patient populations in specialty services, including Cardiology, in hospital, skilled nursing, and clinic settings; procedures, prescriptive services, rounding, and call obligations are expected.
• Maintain and exhibit knowledge of specialty-specific pathophysiology, hospital protocols, and regulatory requirements, and use communication skills to support patient education under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician.
• Develop treatment plans and treat patients with acute problems, including illnesses and injuries, under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician.
• Round on hospital patients and provide on-call coverage for inpatient services, ambulatory follow-up, and medical management of patients.
• Participate in professional development.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, as required for this safety-sensitive position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level