Advanced Practice Provider; PA​/NP - NCHV Physicians and APPs - Smithfield

Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - NCHV Physicians and APPs - Smithfield

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Are you a driven and compassionate Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to make a significant impact in patient care? Join the busiest cardiology service in the UNC Healthcare System, where you’ll utilize the latest clinical guidelines, innovations, and technologies.

Our NPs and PAs enjoy unparalleled autonomy and independence, backed by the full support of our esteemed cardiologists. Work alongside a team of talented and caring professionals in an environment that prioritizes patient care above all else.

If you’re ready to elevate your career and contribute to an exceptional cardiovascular team, we want to hear from you! Contact us today to explore this exciting opportunity.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

Night shift 7p-7a covering a 24/7 busy cardiology service line.

Cardiology experience preferred.

A Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Clinical – Obtain relevant health and medical history, perform thorough physical assessment, review and interpret pertinent diagnostic tests/results. Develop and implement treatment plans including prescribing/ordering of appropriate evidence‑based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedules appropriate follow‑up management. Actively incorporate evidence‑based hospital initiatives to improve patient care. Conduct preventive health screening based on age, history and patient needs.
  
  Maintain clear, comprehensive yet concise records of all aspects of patient care. Maintain essential knowledge of general disease and pathologic processes. Maintain extensive knowledge of specialty literature including awareness of developing areas. Consistently derive correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies. Prioritize work and assist staff to provide prompt and efficient client flow.
  
  Consistently maintain high productivity according to identified standards. Lead/participate in projects to improve productivity. Appropriately perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileging, and clinical roles/responsibilities.
• Education – Appropriately and professionally educate clients and/or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up. Collaborate with clinicians, staff, and students to promote continuity and patient/family centered care. Develop educational materials based on learning needs of clinicians, staff, and students. Provide education/instruction to physicians, house staff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students. Actively recognize and participate in identification and achievement of self‑learning needs. Attend education programs based on identified learning needs.
• Leadership – Provide instruction to physicians, house staff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and staff meetings. Participate in community/network outreach programs. Develop/lead community/network outreach programs. Demonstrate understanding of the contexts and system in which healthcare is provided and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care delivery.
  
  Lead/participate in systems improvements.
• Professional – Interact with patients and families in a respectful, courteous and timely fashion using…