Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Congestive Heart Failure Specialist- (Sandy Springs, Marietta, Roswell, GA)

Ennoble Care•Sandy Springs, GA

30d

About The Position

About Us: [Your Organization] is dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team and help us achieve our mission of reducing hospitalizations and improving the quality of life for our patients through advanced CHF management and Goal Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT).

Requirements

Current NP or GA license in [Your State]
Strong knowledge of GDMT and CHF management guidelines
Excellent communication and patient education skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Certification in cardiology or CHF management would be ideal but not required
Experience in managing CHF patients, particularly in a home-based setting is ideal but not required

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify early signs of CHF exacerbation, enabling timely interventions to prevent hospitalizations.
Treatment Planning: Develop and implement personalized treatment plans aimed at achieving maximal doses of GDMT, optimizing heart function, and reducing symptoms.
Medication Management: Carefully titrate medications to reach target doses of GDMT, monitor for side effects, and ensure patient adherence to therapy.
Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on CHF management, emphasizing the importance of medication adherence, lifestyle changes, and recognizing early symptoms of worsening heart failure.
Symptom Management: Proactively manage symptoms through home-based interventions, such as diuretics adjustments and dietary modifications, to prevent acute exacerbations.
Coordination of Care: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, home health nurses, and social workers, to provide comprehensive, coordinated care in the home setting.
Follow-Up Care: Conduct regular home visits or telehealth consultations to monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and provide ongoing support.
Emergency Care: Provide immediate care for acute CHF symptoms at home, reducing the need for emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
Patient Advocacy: Ensure patients have access to necessary resources, such as home health services and support groups, to enhance their quality of life.
Research and Quality Improvement: Participate in research and quality improvement projects focused on home-based CHF management and the effectiveness of GDMT in reducing hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Contribution to innovative CHF management programs
Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
Paid Time Off
Paid Office Holidays
Paid Sick Time
401(k) with up to 3% company match
Referral Program
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