Experienced Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

Schedule: Per Diem

The Cardiovascular Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a core member of the BWFH Department of Medicine and key constituent of the cardiology division and BWFH cardiology inpatient and consult teams. The PA/NP is primarily responsible for serving as the responding clinician for patients on the inpatient cardiology service and for performing inpatient cardiology consults. Candidates for the position should have a strong interest in acute care cardiology and, ideally, experience and training in clinical cardiology. The cardiology PA/NP will report to the BWFH chief of cardiology but will work very closely with the BWFH cardiology attending physicians to develop all necessary clinical skills in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The PA/NP works closely with the cardiology physicians, inpatient physicians and advanced practice professionals, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required. Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required. The mission, vision and core values of the Brigham and Women's/Faulkner Hospital (BWFH) are incorporated into all areas of practice. The BWFH cardiology PA/NP will also be an integral partner with the other BWFH advanced practice professionals.

As a member of the BWFH Cardiology Division, the PA/NP shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Closely collaborate with the cardiology inpatient attending physician to evaluate new and follow-up cardiology admissions and cardiology consults at BWFH

• Participate in daily patient cardiology rounds to monitor patient care and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with the inpatient cardiology attending

• Write initial H P, consult and / or daily progress notes

• Follow through on team recommendations for patient management in partnership with nursing staff

• Occasionally assist the cardiology attending physician with supervising cardiology testing and procedures, including exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, cardioversion, and trans-esophageal echocardiograms

• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and other special examinations as requested

• Serve as a resource to the BWFH care teams for patient care issues

• Prepare succinct and accurate sign-out to facilitate the smooth transition of patient care to another cardiology covering APP or physician

• Weekday and some weekend coverage; no night coverage

General Duties

Work collaboratively and function as an efficient member of the BWFH cardiology division

• Assist in the coordination of care for patients with the primary care teams and other sub-specialists involved in the care of patients

• Provide education to patients and families

• Document in the medical record as appropriate and communicate observations/findings with attending physicians

• Monitor environment of care and comply with regulatory agency standards

• Ensure that his or her clinical practice is consistent with physician assistant and or APRN policies, procedures and standards

• Participate in QA/QI projects as appropriate

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.

At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

For PA's

• Must have successfully completed a Graduate Level, accredited Physician Assistant Program approved by AMA Board of Approval and Certification of PA programs.

• Must have 4 years of college level education and baccalaureate degree or equivalent. (BS/MS joint programs are also acceptable; BS with PA certificates are acceptable for graduates before 1995).

• Board Certification by the National Commission on Certification of PA/NPs is required.

For APRN's

• Completion of a master's or post master's degree in acute care, adult or family NP program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

• Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body.

• Current active licensure to practice in the expanded role in the state of Massachusetts.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS

• NCCPA/NP certified

• License as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts

• Maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses

• Complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment.

• NP must have current Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure/ Advanced Practice

• NP Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required

• NP must maintain updated continuing education requirement for certification and licensure

• Maintain current ACLS certification

• Complete BWFH Professionalism Program within 3 months of date of hire.

• Complete BWFH Procedural Sedation Training, if determined necessary.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of relevant full time experience as a PA/NP in this specialty, preferred.

• Other previous Hands on patient care experience may be considered at the discretion of the Medical Director.