General Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System seeks a Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider for St. Luke’s North. This full-time position (0.875 FTE) covers 10-hour shifts with a 7-day-in-2-weeks schedule, focusing on adult cardiology and weekend/holiday commitments.

The APP will diagnose and treat cardiology conditions within AP scope, holding a Master’s degree and MO/KS licensure with national certification. Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities are expected, with ongoing professional development and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in an APRN/PA-related field.
• Active MO/KS APRN/PA license and national certification.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association/Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Admissions, consultations, daily visits and discharges in inpatient settings.
• Independent outpatient and inpatient practice with physician collaboration.
• Order and manage laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Training and competency for department-specific procedures.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

History taking

Effective communication

Data analysis

Interprofessional communication

Physical examination

Clinical knowledge

Patient relationship

Professional development

Rotations flexibility

Education

Master's degree

APRN/PA licensure MO/KS

National certification

Job description

Job Description

Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position is a general cardiology role located primarily at: St. Luke’s North. The role is full time 0.875 FTE. The shift is based of 10 hour shifts (7:30-5:30). 7 days in a 2 week pay period. The primary patient population is adult. There is a weekend and holiday commitment for this role. The employee will be responsible for the medical management of the Cardiology patient population within the scope of an Advanced Practice Provider. The term Advanced Practice Provider encompasses Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The employee will have successfully completed a Master’s degree (or higher level of educational program) and have met the requirements for the respective State Board(s) (Missouri and Kansas). The APP will hold and maintain a national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Saint Luke’s Health System, as well as other certification as obligatory for this role. Cardiology disease processes the APP will be expected to accurately diagnose and treat include general cardiology with a focus subspecialized patient populations as indicated.

Skills

• Utilizes prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations
• Obtains and documents relevant problem focused or comprehensive history from patient/medical records in a timely manner
• Communicates effectively using appropriate terminology, format, and technology in accordance with health system policies
• Analyzes data to determine health status
• Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals
• Performs an accurate physical exam
• Demonstrates basic science and up to date clinical knowledge
• Establishes a patient relationship characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaboration
• Takes initiative for seeking opportunities to advance knowledge and experiences
• Flexibility with scheduled rotations / locations as needed to ensure patient needs are met

Role Duties

Role duties may include but are not limited to:

• Completion of admissions, consultations, subsequent day visits and discharges in the inpatient setting
• Independent practice in the outpatient clinic and/or inpatient setting and collaborating with physician(s) as appropriate
• Ordering and management of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
• This role may require training and competency for procedures applicable to the department of hire

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Advanced Practice Provider Cert(MO/KS) - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes