Physician Assistant, PA / Nurse Practitioner, NP - Advanced Heart Failure

Main Line Health • Lower Merion Township, PA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Heart Failure APP is an advanced practice clinician who performs acts of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in collaboration with attending physicians to manage the health outcomes of patients with Advanced Heart Failure. As an advanced practice provider this role involves independent judgment and decision-making as well as consultation and collaboration with other members of the health care team. The Advanced Heart Failure APP enhances the continuity of quality patient care; amplifies communication between the physician, family members, and the health care team; and extends the capabilities of the medical care team. This position is critical in leading quality and evidence-based care initiatives that will result in achieving optimal patient outcomes and improved patient satisfaction for the Advanced Heart Failure patient population.

Requirements

• Completion of a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required.
• MSN required.
• Two (2) years' of Cardiology experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required.
• Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners as a Practitioner, or by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure.
• Certification by the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants) or (CRNP) Certified Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of the MLH credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approved.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Heart Failure experience highly preferred.
• VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) Coordinator experience highly preferred.
• May require ACLS certification.
• May require PALS (pediatric advanced life support)

Responsibilities

• Performs acts of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in collaboration with attending physicians to manage the health outcomes of patients with Advanced Heart Failure.
• Involves independent judgment and decision-making.
• Consultation and collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Enhances the continuity of quality patient care.
• Amplifies communication between the physician, family members, and the health care team.
• Extends the capabilities of the medical care team.
• Leads quality and evidence-based care initiatives that will result in achieving optimal patient outcomes and improved patient satisfaction for the Advanced Heart Failure patient population.
• Wear a respirator as part of the job requirement.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $6,000 per year based upon Full or Part Time status).
• Up to 240 hours of paid time off per year.
• Employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors.
• Free employee parking.

What This Job Offers

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