Under the supervision of the Cardiology Program Director, and the Medical Director the Physician Assistant or Cardiac NP will provide holistic, individualized patient care in response to identified need. Additional functions will be performed in accordance with the Physician Assistant Scope of Practice in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization. * They will be maintaining the Cardiac patients in PCU,ICU, CV ICU,Cath Lab ,Chest Pain
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Supports the HCA Code of Conduct. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organization mission and goals. 2. Ensures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and adhering to Safety Program and Infection Control Programs. 3. Supports hospital and departmental Performance Improvement Goals. 4. Demonstrates and promotes Hospitals Promise Customer Service philosophies Play Make Their Day Be There Choose Your Attitude 5. Contributes to the organization's five indicators of success: Employee Satisfaction Physician Satisfaction Patient Satisfaction Continuous Performance Improvement Community Involvement 6. Demonstrates personal growth and professionalism in the work environment. Demonstrates desirable work habits. 7. Perform focused or comprehensive initial assessments that the treating physician may use as references as the physician completes the History & Physical. 8. Orders and/or performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 9. Develops and implements treatment plans when indicated 10. Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions 11. Records pertinent patient data in progress notes 12. Assists in surgery 13. Provides patient/family education 14. Prescribes prescriptions for patients under prescriptive authority 15. Assists with Clinical Research
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education and Training Experience Required Graduate from an accredited PA program Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques and issues. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to provide quality, compassionate patient care. MUST HAVE 1-2 YRS EXPERIENCE AS A PA or NP WITH CARDIAC EXPERIENCE.
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