Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for diagnostic patient care primarily through virtual chart review and phone conversation. The incumbent in this role serves as the dispositional authority for after-hours clinical calls/consultations. They are accountable for assessing, diagnosing, treating and precisely documenting patients' physical health status through the collection of health data.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for diagnostic patient care primarily through virtual chart review and phone conversation. The incumbent in this role serves as the dispositional authority for after-hours clinical calls/consultations. They are accountable for assessing, diagnosing, treating and precisely documenting patients' physical health status through the collection of health data.

 

Responsibilities

• Assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems. Performs and documents evaluations and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan based on interpretation of findings. Aids in the development of a plan of care that may include health education, physician referrals, case management referrals and patient/family counseling. • Collaborates with on-call cardiologist, as needed, to support expected clinical outcomes. Implements the appropriate protocol to attain expected outcomes. Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes. • Initiates/participates in quality improvement activities that result in approved outcomes • Participates with committee(s) to support growth • Provides feedback regarding the practice of others to improve patient care • Coordination of services with other programs

Assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems. Performs and documents evaluations and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan based on interpretation of findings. Aids in the development of a plan of care that may include health education, physician referrals, case management referrals and patient/family counseling.Collaborates with on-call cardiologist, as needed, to support expected clinical outcomes. Implements the appropriate protocol to attain expected outcomes. Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.Initiates/participates in quality improvement activities that result in approved outcomesParticipates with committee(s) to support growthProvides feedback regarding the practice of others to improve patient careCoordination of services with other programs

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities A remote Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider (APP), such as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) specializing in cardiology, requires a specific set of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform effectively in a remote setting. Here’s a breakdown: • Knowledge: 1. Cardiology Expertise: o Comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular diseases o Knowledge of diagnostic tools like ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and blood tests relevant to cardiology. 2. Remote Care Technologies: o Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and remote monitoring devices. o Understanding of data privacy regulations and cybersecurity practices to ensure patient information security. 3. Pharmacology: o In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular medications, including their indications, side effects, interactions, and monitoring requirements. 4. Clinical Guidelines: o Awareness of current cardiology clinical guidelines and best practices from organizations such as the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). Skills: 1. Clinical Assessment: o Proficiency in conducting virtual patient assessments, including evaluating symptoms, reviewing medical history, and interpreting data from remote monitoring devices. 2. Diagnostic and Treatment Planning: o Ability to formulate differential diagnoses and develop treatment plans based on remote consultations and available diagnostic data. 3. Communication: o Effective communication skills for interacting with patients remotely, including explaining complex medical information clearly and compassionately. o Ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals through virtual means, such as teleconferences and electronic communications. 4. Technology Utilization: o Competence in using telemedicine software, remote monitoring tools, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems. o Skills in troubleshooting basic technical issues that may arise during virtual consultations. 5. Patient Education and Self-Management: o Ability to educate patients about their cardiovascular conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies, including lifestyle modifications and medication adherence. Abilities: 1. Critical Thinking: o Strong analytical skills to assess remote patient data, make informed decisions, and adjust treatment plans as necessary. 2. Time Management: o Capability to manage a remote caseload efficiently, including scheduling virtual appointments and prioritizing tasks. 3. Adaptability: o Flexibility to adapt to changing technology, evolving guidelines, and the unique challenges of providing remote care. 4. Empathy and Compassion: o Ability to provide compassionate care remotely, addressing patient concerns and providing emotional support despite physical distance. 5. Regulatory Compliance: o Understanding and adherence to telehealth regulations and policies, including licensing requirements, reimbursement rules, and documentation standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

A remote Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider (APP), such as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) specializing in cardiology, requires a specific set of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform effectively in a remote setting. Here’s a breakdown:

• Knowledge:

Cardiology Expertise:Comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular diseasesKnowledge of diagnostic tools like ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and blood tests relevant to cardiology. Remote Care Technologies:Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and remote monitoring devices.Understanding of data privacy regulations and cybersecurity practices to ensure patient information security. Pharmacology:In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular medications, including their indications, side effects, interactions, and monitoring requirements. Clinical Guidelines:Awareness of current cardiology clinical guidelines and best practices from organizations such as the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA).

Skills:

Clinical Assessment:Proficiency in conducting virtual patient assessments, including evaluating symptoms, reviewing medical history, and interpreting data from remote monitoring devices. Diagnostic and Treatment Planning:Ability to formulate differential diagnoses and develop treatment plans based on remote consultations and available diagnostic data. Communication:Effective communication skills for interacting with patients remotely, including explaining complex medical information clearly and compassionately.Ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals through virtual means, such as teleconferences and electronic communications. Technology Utilization:Competence in using telemedicine software, remote monitoring tools, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.Skills in troubleshooting basic technical issues that may arise during virtual consultations. Patient Education and Self-Management:Ability to educate patients about their cardiovascular conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies, including lifestyle modifications and medication adherence.

Abilities:

Critical Thinking:Strong analytical skills to assess remote patient data, make informed decisions, and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Time Management:Capability to manage a remote caseload efficiently, including scheduling virtual appointments and prioritizing tasks. Adaptability:Flexibility to adapt to changing technology, evolving guidelines, and the unique challenges of providing remote care. Empathy and Compassion:Ability to provide compassionate care remotely, addressing patient concerns and providing emotional support despite physical distance. Regulatory Compliance:Understanding and adherence to telehealth regulations and policies, including licensing requirements, reimbursement rules, and documentation standards.

 

Education 

• Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner OR master's in Physician Assistant Experience: 1 year of previous cardiology experience required

 

Credentials 

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Required) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

 

Work Schedule: Nights

Status:  Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Heart & Vascular Center

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Brianna L. Chin brianna.chin@vandaliahealth.org