Cardiology Inpatient - Full Time NP/PA

About the role

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, a part of Atrium Health, is seeking a Cardiology Acute Care NP or PA to join their team. This role is an autonomous part of their team-based care model and utilizes providers to the top of their license and scope on their inpatient general cardiology service.

Responsibilities

• Daily rounding and inpatient service triage
• Evaluating new and established patients from the ER and on the cardiovascular service
• Diagnosing, treating, and managing common conditions in the cardiovascular population
• Writing emergent progress notes
• Assessing and preparing patient workups and following core measures for documentation
• Facilitating and ordering diagnostic studies including echocardiograms, stress tests, MRIs, CTs, and cardiac catheterization if indicated
• Ordering appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures
• Explaining the necessity, preparation, and risks and benefits of scheduled diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient and family
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to emergency situations
• Participating in evaluations with the primary supervising physician as directed by State laws

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
• Current license to practice as a NP or PA in North Carolina
• Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required
• BLS/ACLS Certified
• Nurse practitioners are required to have Acute Care Certification
• Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required
• Maintain ACLS and BLS certification as well as all licenses and certifications as mandated by the Hospital Credentialing Committee

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a provider required
• Experience in Cardiology
• Highly motivated with superb communication and organizational skills
• A commitment to providing quality care to the patients we serve in the Greater Charlotte community

Skills

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to work autonomously as a provider

Benefits

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Pay

$51.05 - $76.60 per hour, based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

Varies, with a DAY SHIFT - 7on/7off rotation, holidays required.