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Yale New Haven Hospital

ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - OUTPATIENT CARDIOLOGY

Overview

ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Outpatient Cardiology plus Hospital Coverage 8 Hours per week

 

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

 

Responsibilities:  A nurse practitioner or physician assistant who provides assessment, consultation, and intervention for patients and education for staff and families. The advanced practitioner works collaboratively with attending physician, PCP, and/or Hospitalists and utilizes a team approach in the care of the patient. The advanced practitioner may diagnose illness and physical condition and perform therapeutic and corrective measures. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by interview, health history, physical exam and diagnostic tests. The APRN is a consultant to the inpatient clinical team and provides recommendations to the clinical team overseeing medical care for the patient. Participates in quality and patient satisfaction improvement initiatives. Carries out responsibilities with minimal need for supervision and guidance within the scope of practice. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Exemplifies behaviors reflecting Service Excellence and support of the Strategic Dimensions by modeling the Core Success Factors as described in the Performance Review.

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

    • Proficient in the Outpatient management of patients with CHF and Cardiomyopathies
    • 1. Demonstrates excellence in the completion of patient history and physical exams and assessments appropriate to patient population.
    • 2. Coordinates/collaborates with clinical team to ensure development of appropriate treatment plans.
      • Have the ability to work as a team member with the flexibility to cover inpatient services as needed
    • 3. Educates and influence clinical staff and students to ensure appropriate identification of eligible patients and provision of care.
    • 4. Maintains regular communication with patients, families, and primary care physicians as appropriate regarding progress and treatment plans.
    • 5. Educates patients and their families in the management spectrum of CHF from medical to lifestyle interventions

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Educational preparation at the Master's level of nursing. Clinical privileges required when performing certain advanced practice activities Graduation from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program required or Certified Physician Assistant.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Minimum 1 to 3 years clinical experience related to cardiology and chronic heart failure.

 

LICENSURE

 

Certified as a APRN by the National Commission on Certification of Nurse Practitioners. Must hold a valid Connecticut medical license, Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration and Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certification.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

 

Excellent clinical, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND

 

MMR is required. Varivax (chicken pox vaccine) or evidence of prior chicken pox is required. Hepatitis B (or signed declination) is required for those with potential exposure to blood/body fluids. Tdap and influenza vaccination are strongly encouraged.

Job ID: 50718927
Employment Type: Other

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