NP/PA - Cecil Campus Cardiology

Christiana Care; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare Cardiology Consultants in Elkton, Maryland is seeking a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its cardiovascular team at Cecil Campus Hospital. The APC will provide inpatient cardiovascular care in a community hospital setting in collaboration with the attending Cardiologist.

Key duties include cardiology consultations, follow-up care, documentation in the EMR, and participation in stress testing oversight, with no on-call or weekend

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or PA program completed.
• Board certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Licensure as RN and NP/PA as required by MD boards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts cardiology consultations and manages inpatient and outpatient follow-up within a community hospital.
• Monitors and oversees stress testing; collaborates with multidisciplinary care team.
• Completes documentation in EMR and adheres to policies and safety standards.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Board certification: ACNP or PA

Job description

ChristianaCare Cardiology Consultants is seeking a full-time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its growing cardiovascular team at Cecil Campus Hospital in Elkton, Maryland.The Cardiology Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) will work collaboratively with the attending Cardiologist to provide comprehensive inpatient cardiovascular care in a community hospital setting. Responsibilities include the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, as well as participation in outpatient cardiology services to ensure continuity of care across the patient care continuum.This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled and expanding cardiology team committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered cardiovascular care to the communities we serve.

Details:

• Attractive Schedule! Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts
• No call or weekend requirements
• Experience with acute care cardiology and comfort working autonomously is strongly preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts cardiology consultations and manages continuity of care through comprehensive inpatient and outpatient follow-up services. Completes appropriate and timely documentation in electronic medical record, including orders.
• Monitors and oversees exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and patient safety standards. Able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment as a member of the multidisciplinary care team. Demonstrates decisive judgment. Contributes to the achievement of established practice goals and objectives and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and quality and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Completion of a masters degree program in nursing or as physician assistant. Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner as set forth by the Maryland Board of Nursing OR Licensure as a Physician’s Assistant by the Maryland Medical Board
• Prefer at least 2-3 years of experience working in an acute care setting; previous experience in cardiology preferred.
• BLS/ACLS Certified
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

ChristianaCare Health System is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian health system based in Wilmington, Delaware. It is one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers, and is recognized as a regional center for excellence in cardiology, cancer, emergency services, orthopaedics, trauma and women's health services.Due to its location working for ChristianaCare offers opportunities to live in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Maryland. One third of the nation’s population and income is within a 350-mile radius of Wilmington, Delaware and is home to approximately 72,000 residents of diverse backgrounds. Delaware and surrounding areas offer wonderful restaurants and regional cultural activities; close proximity to major sporting events; excellent schools and urban and suburban housing options. Within a two hour drive or train ride you can be in a popular beach resort in Delaware, New Jersey or Maryland, on the slopes in the Pocono mountains or spending a day or weekend in New York City or Washington, D.C.

#LI-MH1Annual Compensation Range $115,474.00 - $143,579.00This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.