Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant

Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant

Southeastern Cardiology Associates strives to deliver the best care possible through a team approach. From check-in to check-out, each employee participates in delivering the highest quality of care and attention in the Southeast. Our commitment to our patient is that we will treat them like family.

We are compassionate and considerate. We are passionate about advancements in technology and patient care. We are educators and good listeners. We believe that qualified cardiology care is not hard to find. However, we think that embedding a world class group of cardiologists within a team that is committed to treating the patient and their loved ones is what truly sets us apart.

Our job is not done when the condition is diagnosed and treated appropriately. We consider the mission accomplished when we have treated the problem and our team has communicated effectively with the patient and their loved ones. Above all, we are here to serve our patients and their family. Our team of specialized physicians, mid-levels, nurses, technicians, and staff are committed to providing the highest level of service – this team approach truly sets us apart.

Provides health care to patients in the hospital or office setting. Works in consultation, cooperation and coordination through a collaborative physician. Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner in the State of Georgia (and Alabama).

• Weekends as needed

• Assesses health conditions and collects patient data through use of means such as interviews, observation and elimination
• Identifies the need for additional data collection including the need for data collection from other health providers
• Documents findings and actions appropriately in the patient's medical record.
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physician for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients
• Assists in educating the patient and family members regarding medical condition, procedures, and medication and preventative measures as necessary and appropriate
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions
• Participates in various initiatives such as clinical research, clinics, weekend coverage
• Completes unfinished weekly tasks in preparation for following week
• Assistance and counseling to nurses on patient care and medication adjustments
• Triage patient’s telephone calls and provides consultations and/or recommendations for appropriate treatment (to include sharing testing results with patients in a clear and effective way)
• Performs evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations when necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations and CME's
• Performs related work as required or assigned

• Round on inpatient assignment(s) to include managing a patient’s overall care, prescribing medications and treatment, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and treating chronic and acute conditions
• Examine patients, develop differential diagnoses, prescribe treatments and document history, physical and exam findings with clear and detailed notes with the appropriate utilization of coding according to the acuity level of the patient
• Facilitates the patient’s transition with and between healthcare settings (ex: admitting, transferring and discharging patients)
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the organization and values of Southeast Cardiology Associates, PC
• Must continually demonstrate the safety procedures for the clinic and utilize universal precautions where appropriate
• Must display an image of personal and professional competence, including knowledge and adherence to the…