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)

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute jobs

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant