Agacnp Cv/Ct Surgery-Non-Operative Tx

Nurse Practitioner – CV/CT Surgery, Non-Operative;
Ft Worth

Baylor Scott &
White in Ft. Worth is currently seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join their growing cardiology team in the cardiac catheterization pre/post procedural unit. The APP will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with a variety of cardiovascular and electrophysiology disorders.

This position requires no weekends, holidays or call.

The ideal candidate will provide patient care in a competent, professional, and courteous manner, and will maintain effective communication with patients, hospital staff, and referring physicians. The APP will practice in close collaboration with various cardiologists, electrophysiologists and other providers, who will deliver continuing education in the evaluation and management of our cardiac patients. In addition, they will provide medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. Individuals who are self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented, flexible and adhere to clinical protocols are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities are:

· Perform history and physical consultation for patients scheduled for cardiac or vascular procedure

· Manage post procedural complications

· Assess, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with cardiovascular disease processes, independently and in collaboration with the physician(s)

· Discharge patients from the cardiology, electrophysiology (EP), and/or CVS service lines, and provide appropriate follow-up

· Manage acute and chronic cardiac and vascular conditions

· Evaluate for and recommend appropriate intervention

· Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs

· Provide procedural follow-up care for CV patients

· Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes and/or procedures, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion

· Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.

· Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.

· Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the provider’s specialty, scope, level of experience, and training.

Shift/Schedule:
Monday through Friday. No weekends, holidays or call requirements.

Qualifications - External

QUALIFICATIONS

The Nurse Practitioner – CV/CT surgery non-operative provider is a graduate of an accredited training program and is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority. The APP is credentialed and privileged, and their services are billed, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare system, and in accordance with the appropriate board.

EDUCATION &
EXPERIENCE

· Graduate of an accredited AGACNP nurse practitioner program

· Cardiology experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) OR the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)
Unrestricted Texas Physician Assistant (PA) OR Nurse Practitioner (NP) AGACNP license, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS):
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

Support through an APP leadership structure at local and regional levels
Highly competitive financial &
benefits package
Yearly CME and Professional Development allocations
Immediate eligibility for comprehensive health benefits
Medical malpractice coverage
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS):
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

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