Electrophysiology APP: Clinical Leader in Heart Rhythm Care

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within the Rhode Island Hospital system. The APP will lead care across the EP continuum, including pre- and post-procedure management, device studies, and collaboration with physicians.

The role requires NP or PA training with RI licensure and BLS/ACLS, plus EP-specific experience or strong cardiology background.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant program.
• Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree, NP certification or eligible by ANCC or AANP, RI license with prescriptive privileges.
• Physician Assistant: MS degree, passes NCCPA, certified by NCCPA.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Obtains medical histories and performs and records physical examinations.
• Records pertinent progress notes in the medical records and develops treatment plans.
• Completes preadmission testing and prepares patients for procedures including ablations, device implantation, lead extraction, and LAA occlusion.
• Provide post procedural care and management for electrophysiology patients.
• First assist in electrophysiology procedures.
• Perform independent cardioversions as well as loop implantation and explants.
• Assesses patient status and develops a care plan with the attending physician.
• Participates in care of electrophysiology outpatient ambulatory care patients with consultation and re-evaluations.
• Responsible for routine and problematic cardiac device evaluations and reprogramming, evaluating and treating arrhythmias and other cardiac patients.
• May assist with invasive/non-invasive diagnostics in EP lab under supervision.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding procedures and expected outcomes.
• May perform other duties within NP/PA scope.
• Participates in quality improvement, clinical research and committees.

Skills

Cardiology knowledge

Patient care

Clinical procedures

BLS/ACLS certification

Education

Master's degree (NP/PA)

RI license with prescriptive privileges

NCCPA/ANCC/AANP certification

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking an Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within the Rhode Island Hospital system. The APP will lead care across the EP continuum, including pre- and post-procedure management, device studies, and collaboration with physicians.

The role requires NP or PA training with RI licensure and BLS/ACLS, plus EP-specific experience or strong cardiology background.