Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role involves providing quality care to patients under physician supervision, adhering to the highest medical standards and promoting patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have a current unrestricted license in Virginia, along with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and a commitment to flexibility in scheduling. At least 2 years of prior experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license in Virginia and/or North Carolina is required.
• Completion of National Certifying Examination by NCCPA for Physician Assistants or equivalent for Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Practice medicine according to established standards of care.
• Complete patient charting and required paperwork promptly.

Skills

Patient evaluation and follow-up

Effective communication

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Graduation from accredited Physician's Assistant program

Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for providing quality care to patients while under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Practice medicine within the scope of license, training, and credentialing
• Practice medicine in accordance with the current standards of care
• Practice medicine in accordance with the quality criteria adopted by the Medical Staff Bylaws
• Promote a safety-conscious workplace
• Evaluate and follow up with patients
• Complete patient charting and all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Participate in the development and/or review of office policies and support the Practice Manager in their duties
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served by demonstrating a strong working knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Communicate appropriately with the person served, regardless of age
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to: CRMG Practice Administrator and/or Supervising Practice Physician
• Supervises: None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assisting program with successful completion of the National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with successful completion of the National Certifying Examination.
• Preferred Education: Not applicable
• Experience: 2+ years as a Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner, is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Applicant must possess a current, unrestricted license to work as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or the State of North Carolina, a current DEA certification without restrictions, and BLS.