Cardiology APRN

AdventHealth • Port Charlotte, FL, USA • 16h ago

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Job Description Summary:

The role you'll contribute:

Provides care under the direction of the supervising Cardiac physicians and has expertise in the clinical management of the Cardiac patient. The PA/ARNP has the responsibility for assessment and management of cardiac patients including diagnostic and therapeutic intervention, day to day implementation and evaluation of the appropriate plan of care. The PA/ARNP assists the physicians with rounds, creation of orders (admission, ongoing, and discharge), ordering and monitoring of tests, and assessment and evaluation at the bedside. The PA/ARNP works in collaboration with the medical, nursing and support services to provide patient and family focused care. The ARNP maintains active participation in PI activities, Registry data collection, staff development and continuing education.

Job Description:

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Rollover PDO with service year increases in accrual
Comprehensive benefits package
Company Discount Programs
Growing Organization

Our promise to you:

The value you'll bring to the team:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Assess patient health status through physical exam reviews patient history, diagnostic tests and procedures and review labs and other critical data.

· Diagnose acute and chronic conditions affecting all organs systems.

· Initiate orders for medications, laboratory, and other diagnostic testing and medical treatments on appropriate forms.

· Prescribe interventions and performs therapeutic measures to ensure the appropriate individualized plan of care is implemented. Apply knowledge of age-specific needs i.e.: pediatric adolescents, adult and geriatric patients related to plan of care interventions and patient's responses to care.

· Attend medical rounds with surgeon, and pharmacist. Coordinate treatment plan with other caregivers.

· Lead patient care rounds with nursing team, pharmacy, nutrition, case management, palliative care, and any other as needed ancillary service at least once daily to ensure there is a care plan in place, progress to meet care outcome goals including reduction of length of stay

· Lead efforts to reduce waste and promote efficient processes within the inpatient hospital environment particularly cardiovascular care. This includes leading, developing and enthusiastically engaging in performance improvement projects such as length of stay, reducing in complications including infections and stroke as well as renal injury post procedure/surgery. All midlevel providers must lead one performance improvement project per year relating to cardiovascular

· Write and/or dictate progress notes, procedure notes, history and physical examination, transfers/discharge summaries in accordance with medical policies.

· Evaluate the processes and outcomes to enhance the delivery of excellent, cost-effective health care.

· Initiates treatment of emergency management and patient resuscitation.

· Utilizes his/her knowledge and skills in giving safe and effective patient care and teaching.

· Orders and monitors tests and other diagnostic procedures.

· Participates in hospital/community functions.

· Maintains working knowledge of JC/CMS/AHCA and Core Measures.

· Works with Case Management to assure appropriate utilization of services and length of stay for cardiac patients.

· Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

Strong clinical, organizational and educational skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; keen attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff
Proficient in EMR systems
Ability to teach, give and receive feedback and advise
Ability to respond to stressful situations in a consistent, professional, and courteous manner, and to handle confidential matters with utmost discretion.
Exhibits an optimistic and enthusiastic attitude toward change; shows flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity and varying company culture
Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles and promote Plan, Do, Study, Act concepts in the work environment
Complies with all organizational policy, procedures, standard operating procedures, rule, regulations, accreditation standards, and by-laws

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), the successor program to CAAHEP "or"
Graduate of an accredited Masters or Doctorate Nursing Practitioner Program

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

State of Florida ARNP or Physician Assistant Licensure
NCCPA or ARNP Certification through AANP or ANCC
BLS and ACLS Certifications
Continuing education required to maintain licensure

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits