ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS | Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) | Cardiology INPATIENT | Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

WVU Medicine - Wheeling, WV

Job Title: ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS | Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) | Cardiology INPATIENT | Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Position: Advanced Practice Professionals – Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) - Cardiology

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Protracted or irregular hours

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Wheeling

State: WV

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Manages comprehensive and individualized care for cardiology patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post-discharge in the ambulatory setting.
Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations.
Completes integrated assessments.
Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate with the collaboration of cardiology faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols.
Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in evaluations of patients.
Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical records.
Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge for outpatient follow-up appointments.
Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for cardiology patients which includes teaching and necessary referrals.
Identifies unstable or complex cardiology patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
Evaluates cardiology patients and serves as a coordinator for follow-up, procedures, and tests in the ambulatory setting.
Assists in the collection of outcome measures.
Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff and patients.
Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to patients' and families' preferences.
Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations for every patient visit in the medical record.
Collaborates with leaders and staff to achieve patient outcome-based improvements in care.
Participates and provides leadership in committees and task forces.
Reviews and interprets cardiology data and recommends/implements changes as necessary.
Participates in clinical trials and research studies.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Coordination and clinical skills for the comprehensive management of cardiology patients
Strong communication skills
Proficiency with computers

Preferred Skills

Experience in acute care or cardiology
ACNP preferred for Nurse Practitioner applicants

Requirements

Experience: Preferred acute care or cardiology experience; eligible new graduates will be considered.

Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners; Bachelor’s Degree for Physician Assistants

License & Certification:

National Certification by recognized APRN Certification Centers for Nurse Practitioners
Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants for Physician Assistants
Licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia for Nurse Practitioners
BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.

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