Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology; per diem, GVH

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology (per diem, GVH) page is loaded## Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiology (per diem, GVH) locations:
Sellersville, PA - 700 Lawn Avetime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
R134396###
* St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission
* * of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
* The Advanced Practitioner (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) is responsible for assisting in the care of the patient in the cardiology setting under the supervision of the Physician. As with any other health care professional, the physician assistant or Nurse Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate in the medical care system.
** CARDIOLOGY ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS:
*** Collaborative team-based care where the AP is always supported while allowing them to practice autonomously using their skills. Physicians motivated to teach those interested in learning and developing their APP skills.
* The AP will work both inpatient with a physician and outpatient to manage acute and chronic cardiac diseases.
* The AP handles H&Ps, Consult’s, Discharges, Assessment/Plans, Patient education, etc
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* Location:

** Warren Campus (NJ) & outpatient office near Warren Hospital
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* Schedule:

** 4 shifts per month  (at last 1 weekend per month)
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* JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient, and their families, being provided medical services.
* Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
* Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and then accurately interpreting test results.
* Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans, based on assessment of needs
* Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient’s healthcare needs.
* Provides high quality health care, based on best practice and/or evidenced based medicine.
* Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, as appropriate, and aligned with granted clinical privileges
* As requested, conduct virtual care services, described as live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via St. Luke’s virtual care platform, assisting in care coordination and/or escalation of care, as appropriate
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.  Maintains required continuing medical education
* Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
* Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment.
* Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship, when assigned
* Demonstrates performance improvement in the following areas as appropriate: clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
* Competent in utilizing electronic medical record, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides documentation that is for optimal for billing provided professional services.
* Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
* Performs routine health maintenance activities for new…