Job Details
Job Location
Wasilla - Matsu, AK
Job Posting Date(s)
Start Date
09/30/2024
Description
TITLE: Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
DEPARTMENT: APP Group
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: An exempt position with clinical, administrative, and educational responsibilities in the care of patients requiring cardiac care. Under the supervision of the Executive Committee, Executive Leadership Group and the APP Council, the NP or PA will have a critical role in the ambulatory and acute care setting, with both team member and individual duties.
Clinical: Activities include providing safe, efficient, high-quality and patient-centered management of care to patients with cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring, and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
Please note: Our local hospitals, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital, require healthcare providers to be fully credentialed prior to their first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 3-4 months but can vary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to diagnose and treat cardiovascular patients in the acute care and ambulatory setting.
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams, identifying normal and abnormal findings.
- Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests, and effectively communicate and document information.
- Prescribe both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapeutic interventions needed to achieve expected outcomes.
- Utilize evidence-based protocols in implementation of care.
- Proctor stress tests and serve as APP imaging resource for the provider group.
- Develop expertise in coordinating and delivering care to patients on the cardiology service.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience
Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at AHVI in a similar role.
BENEFITS:
- Education reimbursement up to $3,000 and 5 paid education days a year
- PTO
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Profit Sharing 401K
- Pension
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Colonial Life Elective Benefits
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- FMLA
This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Qualifications
POSITION CONDITIONS:
- AHA ACLS and BLS certification required
- Willingness to work in multiple clinic locations and hospitals
- Willingness to work a variable schedule as required
Education: Preferred: Master’s degree in designated area preferred. Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or accredited school for physician assistant programs. Completion of an accredited Nursing Practitioner/Physician Assistant program.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
- 1-3 years of prior experience as NP or PA preferred
- Willing to consider new graduates as well
Nurse Practitioner:
- Current and active RN and NP license for the state of Alaska, preferred
- Eligible for NP license or NP license in progress for the state of Alaska
- State of Alaska NP Prescriptive Privileges
- Active DEA certificate (upon hire)
Physician Assistant:
- Current and active PA license for state of Alaska, preferred
- Eligible for PA license or PA license in progress for the state of Alaska
- Alaska Dispensing Authority
- Active DEA certificate (upon hire)