Interventional Cardiology - Cardiac Catheterization - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform interventional cardiology procedures, including: Coronary angiography and angioplasty, Right heart catheterizations, Cardiac biopsies, Complex structural heart procedures, Peripheral angiography.
• Obtain comprehensive histories and physical examinations and initiate appropriate orders.
• Provide ongoing coordination and management of patient care throughout the hospital stay.
• Manage peri-procedural complications and provide timely clinical intervention.
• Occasionally cross-cover the peri-procedural care area following completion of training.
• Provide verbal and written education to patients and their support systems regarding procedures, treatment plans, recovery, and follow-up care.
• Participate in the education and development of students, new employees, APP students, cardiology fellows, and other learners.
• Provide clinical training and skill development for cardiac catheterization staff, affiliated units, APP students, and referring physician offices.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, departmental improvement projects, team-building activities, M&M meetings and departmental committees.
• Occasionally care coordinate for complex PCI referrals, including referral intake, clinical record review, coordination with referring providers, patient communication, procedural planning, and facilitation of timely evaluation and treatment.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Responding to STEMI alerts.
• Performing emergency cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Managing post-procedure complications.
• Providing coverage for the outpatient answering service.
• Reporting to the hospital within 30 minutes or less when called in for STEMI alerts or other emergencies.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Provider credentials appropriate to the role (NP or PA).
• Clinical experience in cardiology, surgery, acute care, or a comparable practice environment.
• Experience in an organization of similar size and complexity with a demonstrated record of accomplishment.
• Strong clinical knowledge and advanced technical skills.
• Excellent communication and teaching abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Ability to independently assess situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong ability to collaborate within a complex, multidisciplinary, team-based environment.