APP I, Cardiology (Outpatient)

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for managing cardiovascular care for outpatient populations in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across multiple clinic locations. Coordinates patient care in ambulatory settings, partners with cardiology testing groups, and facilitates communication between outpatient and inpatient teams. Delivers evidence-based interventions, ensures clinical outcomes, and maintains timely documentation. Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge, technical competency, and professionalism in all interactions. Pursues ongoing professional development to support optimal patient care.

Essential Functions

• Manages cardiovascular care for patients in the ambulatory clinic setting.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.

• Oversees outpatient management and serves as a resource for inpatient consultative care.

• Coordinates with outpatient cardiology testing groups such as ECHO and heart station.

• Applies evidence-based practice and advanced clinical knowledge in patient care.

• Educates, mentors, and precepts students, nursing staff, and novice APPs.

• Participates in research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

• Engages in professional development, maintaining licensure, CEUs, and accreditation requirements.

• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor and fosters effective communication with patients, staff, and the community.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Master’s degree in a nurse practitioner program, physician assistant program, or a related field

Experience Requirement

0+ years of experience in a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

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