Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiology

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Nov 18, 2024
Description Cardiology Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider Position The Children's National Heart Center is recruiting an advanced practice provider (APP) to join the inpatient cardiology service. This APP will manage cardiology patients on the heart and kidney unit and work collaboratively with the inpatient team which consists of residents, fellows, APPs and cardiology attendings. Clinical duties include: daily rounding, interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory results, medication ordering and adjustments, development of the plan of care, and discharge planning and coordination. Other responsibilities include facilitating throughput initiatives to help with timely ICU transfers and discharging patients to home. This position is unique in its potential to contribute to research and quality improvement with several QI projects already underway on the unit. Strong interpersonal skills and team building mindset are essential in this position. Prior cardiology knowledge is advantageous but not required; applicants with a strong motivation to learn congenital heart disease and an interest in quality improvement are encouraged. Advance your career and make a difference in the rewarding field of congenital heart disease! We offer a comprehensive onboarding and orientation for newly hired staff. This is a full-time day position with no nights or on-call requirements. If interested, please apply below. The Advanced Practice Provider is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists) or Physician Assistant who practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider. Qualifications Minimum Education Master's Degree Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required) Minimum Work Experience 0 years Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services. Demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses and Certifications Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in state(s) of clinical practice (Required) Or Physician Assistant National board certification (Required) And CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required) In areas that service young adult populations, Board Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required) . Functional Accountabilities Clinical Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge. Develops appropriate plan of care. Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed. Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing. Participates in and leads multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences. Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues as appropriate. Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care. Administrative Serves as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students. Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues. Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise. Participates in quality improvement work for the department. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Advanced Practice Clinician Organization : Heart Institute Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Job Posting : Oct 2, 2024, 8:47:25 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 96512 - 160867.2