Cardiology NP or PA

• Provide urgent cardiovascular care services to complex cardiovascular patients
• Evaluate, assess, and manage cardiology patients in the OP setting
• Serve as support for nursing led patient triage and high-risk EKG or testing assessment
• Take medical history, assess medical condition(s) of patients, and interpret medical findings, labs, and test results
• Order appropriate interventions, diagnostic tests, and medications
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards
• Implement effective communication skills with both patients and colleagues
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Practice in the outpatient setting providing autonomous and quality care
• Evaluate new patients, consults and established patients
• Diagnose, treat and manage common conditions in the cardiovascular population
• Perform an appropriate history and physical exam
• Facilitate and order diagnostic studies including echocardiograms, stress tests, MRIs, CTs, and cardiac catheterization if indicated
• Order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures
• Explain necessity, preparation, and risks and benefits of scheduled diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to the patient and family
• Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
• Participate in evaluations with the primary supervising physician
• Maintain BLS and ACLS certification as well as all licenses and certifications
• Exhibit respect for others by displaying a positive, courteous attitude
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education for job related growth

• 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 should have Family Practice NP or Adult NP Certification
• Physician Assistants with certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required
• 1+ Years of experience, Cardiology preferred

Cardiology preferred

• Eligible Performance Incentive Bonus annually
• $2500 and 40h for CME
• Teaching opportunities with students and/or APP Fellows
• 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