Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Per Diem Outpatient Cardiology
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for per diem status. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to make an impact while maintaining work-life balance. The role involves providing comprehensive care and expertise through consult services covering pulmonary vein stenosis, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure/transplant, cardiac thrombosis, and general cardiology consults. Additionally, the position includes coverage for the Infant Single Ventricle Monitoring Program (ISVMP), supporting the management of complex congenital heart conditions in infants. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiology, a willingness to learn the consult role and other specialty areas, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Nursing - Required
- Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant - Required
- Ability to work in an inter-professional team setting with multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to use computer and electronic medical records effectively.
- Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Prescriptive Authority (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Prescriptive Authority (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Specialty Certification - in area of education/subspecialty. - upon hire - Required
- Licensed Physician Assistant - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Licensed Physician Assistant - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA - upon hire - Required
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree Physician Assistant - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients.
- Performs and documents daily assessments.
- Collects and analyzes data and formulates a family-centered plan of care.
- Performs any needed advanced procedures that are listed in the Scope of Practice Document and approved as a part of the credentialing process.
- Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment plan.
- Using the most current evidence, modifies the plan of care based on the effectiveness of the treatment and the patient/family response to the plan.
- Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team.
- Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members.
- Participates in scholarly activities including research and education.
- Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.
- Participates in the professional development of others.
- Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, students, and other health care providers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety.
- Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms.
- Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.
Benefits
- Annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
