APP (APRN) - Cardiology

Overview

Job Posting Title: Cardiology APP (APRN / Physician Assistant)

Location: 4 Corporate Drive, Ste 100, Shelton, CT 06484

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (Days)

Scheduled Hours: 40

Position Type: FTE

EMR System: EPIC

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with supervising/collaborating physicians in accordance with state law, hospital regulations, policies, protocols, and clinical pathways; may provide autonomous team-based care.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, review diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, and formulate/manage treatment plans.
• Perform procedures and prescribe treatments/medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines; may practice autonomously within scope of specialty or professional competency.
• May function as first or second assistant on operative cases when within scope and prerequisites are met.
• Respond to emergency situations within hospital parameters as needed.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Experience

• Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required.
• APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the affiliated medical staff and go through credentialing; evidence of current competence and letters of reference may be required.

Licensure

• Active PA Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Connecticut State PA License; ACLS/BLS as required; DEA license as applicable.
• PALS/NRP may be required depending on neonatal care needs; additional licensure or certifications may be required based on position and specialty.