General Cardiology - Full-Time NP/PA

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 169,059,000 - 253,589,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte, NC, part of Atrium Health, is seeking a full-time Night Shift Nocturnist Cardiology Acute Care NP or PA to provide high-quality in-hospital care on the cardiology service.

The APP will work with cardiology MDs and other APPs, perform exams, order tests, triage, and manage admissions during the overnight shift, covering General Cardiology, EP, Interventional/Structural, and Heart Failure services.

Qualifications

• NP or PA with Acute Care Certification and NC license to practice.
• Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required.
• BLS/ACLS certified with cardiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate admissions and consults; perform H&P and document in EMR.
• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions; order tests.
• Triage, admissions, and coordinate care with on-call physicians.
• Maintain ACLS and BLS; participate in rounds and meetings.

Skills

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

ACNP/PA credentials

Cardiology experience

Education

Graduation from accredited NP/PA program

Active NP or PA license in North Carolina

Prescriptive privileges and DEA license

Acute Care Certification for NPs

National certification for Physician Assistants

Tools

ECG interpretation

Echocardiography

Cardiac catheterization knowledge

Job description

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

NIGHT SHIFT; 7 on 7 off 9p-8a

Pay Range

$59.00 - $88.50

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite Advance Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries together.

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, a part of Atrium Health, is looking for a full-time Nocturnist Cardiology Acute Care NP or PA to provide quality care to the patients we serve in the Greater Charlotte community at Carolinas Medical Center. The APP will be part of a team of specialized cardiology MDs and APPs. The APP will direct in-hospital care and perform medical acts both independently and in collaboration with on-call physicians. The nightshift APP will cover all cardiology specialty services- including General Cardiology, Electrophysiology (EP), Interventional/Structural Heart, and Heart Failure/VAD/Transplant. The APP will triage and perform consults and admissions, collect, synthesize, and document data, order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic testing, and consult other services when appropriate. The APP should be competent in taking medical histories, assessing medical conditions of patients, interpreting findings, and formulating an assessment and plan independently. The APP should possess the ability to maintain quality assurance and quality control standards. The APP should be able to implement effective communication skills with both patients and colleagues that demonstrate a commitment to consistently providing an excellent patient experience for every patient.

CARDIOLOGY AGACNP Or PA

• Evaluate new admissions and consults efficiently. Perform an accurate history and physical exam. Document thoroughly and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Diagnose and treat conditions in the cardiovascular population.
• Order and facilitate indicated testing; including lab work, ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, MRIs, CTs, and cardiac catheterizations. Explain risks and benefits of procedures to the patient and family.
• Has the ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Work closely with inpatient teams and sign out patients to appropriate services at the end of each shift.
• Participate in evaluations with the primary supervising physician as directed by State laws.
• Maintain ACLS and BLS certification as well as all licenses and certifications as mandated by the Hospital Credentialing Committee.
• Exhibits respect for others by displaying a positive, courteous attitude at all times.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education for job related growth.

Shifts

NIGHT SHIFT; 7 on 7 off 9p-8a

Position Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program. Current license to practice as a NP or PA in North Carolina. Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required. BLS/ACLS Certified.
• Nurse practitioners are required to have Acute Care Certification.
• Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.
• Experience in Cardiology preferred

About SHVI

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the Southeast's largest cardiac and vascular programs providing the highest quality care available to patients with cardiovascular disease throughout North and South Carolina. Sanger employs more than 110 physicians and 200 APPS in a network of more than 25 locations to provide the highest quality care available to patients with cardiovascular disease. Sanger has more than 50 years of experience in providing comprehensive acute and chronic cardiovascular services, including the region's only heart transplant center and pediatric heart surgery program.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.