EP Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/ Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Associate (PA)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider (EP APP), in collaboration with the Electrophysiology Physicians of Virginia Heart, will provide patient care on both an inpatient and outpatient basis as dictated by clinical needs. The EP APP will participate in the clinical assessment, planning of care and treatment of the electrophysiology patient. In addition, the EP APP will participate in research and quality assurance activities. The EP APP will improve the continuity of care and promotes the practice of Virginia Heart in a manner consistent with Virginia Heart’s mission of providing excellence in cardiovascular care.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Obtain medical history and perform physical examinations
- Perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plan
- Initiate, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with the EP APP/APP Practice Agreement
- Manage patients with complex cardiovascular diseases
- Order and evaluate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests
- Complete medical records and billing at the end of each day
- Perform interrogation and appropriate reprogramming of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED)
- Coordinate care with rounding EP physician or office-based EP physician
- Provide education to patients and their family members
- Provide pre and post procedural education for patients scheduled for electrophysiologic procedures
- Coordinate care between other physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary providers
- Make appropriate referrals to other interdisciplinary providers
- Refer to appropriate Virginia Heart Programs: Heart Failure Program, Risk Factor Modification Program, Research Program, Ideal Protein Program
- Act as liaison for the physician in communicating with patients and family members
- Act as a resource for clinical staff for daily clinical issues
- May need to see general cardiology patients in office and assist with weekend hospital rounding responsibilities as per practice needs.
- Hospital Specific (0800- 1700 M-F) : Perform daily hospital rounds, coordinate daily rounding with the EP physicians between scheduled procedures. Serve as the point of contact for in hospital EP issues. Maintain communication with the in-hospital EP physicians. Maintain hospital list, billing, and send in appropriate follow-up requests. Coordinate scheduling of inpatient EP procedures, AAD initiation and titration with both EP scheduling and EP physician team. Provide discharge education and outpatient follow up plan
- Office Specific (0800-1700 M-F) : Maintains own schedule of approximately 15 patients in a day. An EP Physician is available on site for consultation and collaboration as needed. Types of patient visits: Pre and post procedure visits, antiarrhythmic drug monitoring visits, Urgent patient symptom calls, interrogation of CIED’s, interpretation of remote CIED transmissions, urgent add-ons/walk-ins, subcutaneous monitor consults, and all other routine Electrophysiology follow ups. Office EP APP does not see new patients outside of subcutaneous monitor consults.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Read and follow guidelines of Virginia Heart Employee Handbook. Read and follow guidelines of Virginia Heart Clinical Policy and Procedure Manual, including updated policies when indicated. Read and follow guidelines of EP APP/APP Manual PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR AND OFFICE APPEARANCE: Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with patients, providers, and fellow employees to create a positive experience. Resolves issues appropriate to position.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HIPAA COMPLIANCE
Provides exceptional customer service in accordance with corporate standards and expectations. Exhibits empathy and compassion and maintains a professional and positive attitude with customers and fellow employees.
Respects and maintains patient privacy and dignity. Adheres to HIPAA law and is aware of one’s own environment and communication with patients at all times.
OSHA: Follows OSHA guidelines Reports OSHA violations/incidents to Virginia Heart OSHA Coordinator
Attends annual OSHA training APP QUALIFICATIONS- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Associate Program (Master’s level of preparation preferred)
- NP Credentialed by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
- PA must be certified by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Associates)
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certified
- Licensed in State of Virginia
- Experience in Electrophysiology preferred. Experience in Cardiology recommended– preferably as an APP
- International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) – recommended.
- IBHRE Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS) – recommended.
- Attend CME in accordance with EP APP/APP manual.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(K), and paid vacation, sick and holidays.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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