Nurse Practitioner APRN APN NP - Cardiology

Ascension Health Alliance; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Agnes is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for the Cardiology Department. This role involves managing care for acute and chronic patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Currently located in Baltimore, this position offers competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day patient care from admission history to discharge.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Perform consultations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Master's degree of Nursing

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Details

• Specialty: Cardiology
• Schedule: M-F 7am-4:30pm
• EMR System: Meditech
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Salary: $117,451 - $155,715 per year

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Ascension Saint Agnes looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with Acute Care training for our Cardiology Department!

Job Summary

The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions within the acute care hospital setting and outpatient setting to work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The nurse practitioner or physician assistant functions are primarily managing the care of acute and complex chronically ill patients.

Responsibilities

• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant is an integral member of a service aligned team (hospital cardiology consultations, as well as, pre and post cardiac catheterization, stress testing, as well as the STEMI team).
• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant manages the day to day patient care from admission history and physicals to discharge and performs consultations as needed.
• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant will work as part of the health care team with internal medicine residents and other APPs on the cardiology consult service with the cardiology and cardiology interventionalist attending.
• In some instances, the nurse practitioner or physician assistant may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow up in the outpatient setting (i.e. Chest pain clinic and hypertension clinic, post procedures and wound checks).
• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for providing an environment of safe quality care.
• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant performs and documents a complete history and physical, orders and collects data, orders/manages supporting diagnostic tests when indicated.
• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant formulates differential diagnoses and orders appropriate interventions and medications, identifies expected outcomes and formulates and documents a plan of care. Provides patient teaching and patient resources.
• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

About Ascension Saint Agnes

• For over 150 years, Saint Agnes, built on a strong foundation of excellent medical care and compassion, consists of care teams who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.
• Saint Agnes is a part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the country.
• 251-bed full-service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties
• Ascension Saint Agnes offers emergency as well as a variety of inpatient and outpatient services.
• In addition to our Six Institutes that focus in the areas of Cancer, Orthopedics and Spine, Cardiovascular, Women and Children, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.

About Baltimore

• Baltimoreans have a lot to love about Baltimore with its famous crab cakes, major sports teams -the Orioles (baseball) and the Ravens (football), its beautiful historic harbor, diverse historical sites with three centuries of history, and its proximity to other major citiesNYC, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
• Although it’s a large city, and it is the fourth largest school district in Maryland, it has received an award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education.
• Besides its great education, there are home buying incentives for its residents. There are many incentive programs for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters that are managed by different city departments or nonprofits making relocation options easy.
• With more than 130 attractions, museums, historic sites and performing arts groups, Baltimore promises something for everyone.

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):
• Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Preferred Credential(s):
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Education:
• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.