The Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APP works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.
The position is dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients with pulmonary hypertension. The APP will manage this specific patient population across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and specialized treatment.
Core Clinical Duties and Privileges:
Manage a daily inpatient assignment average of 5-10 patients
Manage patients in the outpatient clinic setting, including new patient evaluation
Formulating daily plan of care including current management of medical therapy with IV inotropes, IV prostacyclins, discharge plan, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team
Interpret Clinical data, hemodynamic monitoring including right heart catheterizations and Swan-Ganz catheter hemodynamics to guide treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension.
Operational and Scheduling Requirements:
Provide coverage and support providers for both inpatient and outpatient services as scheduled.
Work schedules are 8 hour shifts, which may include rotating weekends. Outpatient clinic hours are typically standard business hours.
Department- Specific Quality & Regulatory Compliance: