Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Cardiology (1.0 Fte)

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant within our Cardiology Clinic. This is a 1.0 position (day hours Monday - Friday only, no afterhours or weekend duties) and a primary ambulatory role in general cardiology and electrophysiology. This position is eligible for full medical/dental benefits and other competitive benefits such as PTO and yearly CME dollars.

The Heart Team at Hennepin Healthcare provides comprehensive care for cardiac patients by specialists in all areas of cardiovascular medicine. We strive to provide the highest quality, patient-centered care through a team-based approach. We have a special focus on healthcare diversity and equity in our safety-net patient population. Our foremost priority is upholding the mission and values of Hennepin Healthcare: to partner with our community, our patients and their families to ensure access to patient-centered care through excellence, teamwork, respect, integrity, and compassion. The Cardiology Clinic in the Hennepin Heart Center provides expert care at the highest level; and was recently recognized as the number one rated cardiology clinic by patients for 'overall provider experience' in Minnesota. We are looking for an advanced practice provider colleague who embodies our values and mission, passion for the care of our patients and wishes to collaborate with our outstanding team to improve cardiac patients' care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct primary cardiology care and acute care services to adult patients as part of the primary care interdisciplinary team in the ambulatory settings

• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients' medical physical and psychosocial status

• Obtain and evaluate health and medical history, perform physical exams, conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history. Identify medical and health risks

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of services, interventions, plan of care, referrals, and follow-up

• Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing

• Identify needs of the individual, family or community and develop a plan of care and/or education plan

• Order/conduct/interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments

• May prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and drugs

• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies

• Reassess and modify the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals

• Develop a patient education plan relevant to the condition and patient/family needs

• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment

• Work in partnership with electrophysiologist to facilitate patient care and execute care plans

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) studies from an accredited program

• Knowledge of electronic medical documentation system/software (e.g. Epic)

• Current licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or PA issued by the State of Minnesota (or eligibility) · Alignment with the mission of Hennepin Healthcare

Preferred Qualification:

• Prior clinical experience in cardiology inpatient or outpatient practice

Please complete an application with both a current CV/resume and letter of interest.