Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant, Cardiology

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Job Summary Our cardiology clinic is located at 22 Atwood Drive in Northampton, MA. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team. The schedule for this position will consist of (5) 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The anticipated breakdown is 36 clinical/patient facing hours and 4 hours dedicated to administrative time. This NP/PA will have clinical responsibilities primarily in the office/clinic setting, with additional responsibilities in the stress lab at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (30 Locust St, Northampton, MA) two days per week.

The NP/PA will also be part of the weekend call rotation – approximately 1 in 9 weekends.

Under the direction of a physician, the NP/PA will assess and manage follow-up patients in the outpatient setting following established standards and practices. Services may include performing complete histories and physical exams, performing or ordering simple diagnostic tests, preparing a diagnosis and implementing procedures for illnesses as well as urgent cases.

Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes Essential Functions-Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.

-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.

-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.

-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

-Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.

-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications Education Master 's Degree Nursing required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience, 1-2 years required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)3+ years of experience working as an NP/PA in cardiology and/or heart failure required

Remote Type Onsite Work  Location
22 Atwood Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type Regular Work  Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $135720.00 - $/Annual Grade7

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