Cardiology, NP Cardiology - Part -Time

Location

Bellingham, WA | United States

Job description

Description

Ideal Candidate

• Certified Nurse Practitioner with at least 2 years of post-training experience and background in Cardiology
• Interest in a mix of Clinic and Hospital work
• Focus on being a team player and working collaboratively

Practice Highlights

• Multi-specialty Cardiology practice with 16 cardiologists and 10 APCs; EP team is 2 physicians and 3 APCs
• Great team approach with supportive colleagues
• 0.75 FTE (1,560 hours/year)
• General Clinic Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Support offered by MAs, LPNs, RNs and dedicated device nurses
• Patient appointments are 30 minutes; anticipated patients per day: 12-14
• No call
• Epic EHR

Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater you can do it all in Bellingham!

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

• Guaranteed first-year hourly rate, based on years of direct experience (0-3, 3-5, 5-9, 10+): $66.45-78.31/hour
• Employment Bonus
• Relocation stipend based on miles between locations
• Education Loan Reimbursement program (if applicable and eligible)
• CME: up to $3,300 per calendar year for CME and/or professional dues/fees (based on 1.0 FTE; prorated for lower FTE)
• Comprehensive Benefit package including Medical /Dental / Vision / Disability / Life / Wellness

Contact: Sharon Thompson, Provider Recruiter / [email protected]

Job Summary

Within scope of practice and in alignment with both hospital staff bylaws and PHMGs physician supervision expectations, responsible for advanced level of nursing evaluation, clinical assessment, prescribing and monitoring medications and follow-up care for patient. Responsible for patient and family teaching.

Essential Functions

• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.

• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

• Gives directions to nursing and other staff.

• Prescribes medications and treatments and ongoing medication management. Orders lab and diagnostic tests when appropriate and interprets test results.

• Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.

• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations according to established standards.

• Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: . Must fulfill educational requirements to obtain ARNP license in State of Practice

Experience

Credentials

• Required : Nurse Practitioner - Oregon or

• Required : Nurse Practitioner - Washington or

• Required : Nurse Practitioner - Alaska and

• Required : Drug Enforcement Admin and

• Required : Drivers License with proof of auto insurance and

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support and

• Preferred : Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patients needs. (Required)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills (Required)

• Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with patient, families, nursing staff, and other departments. (Required)

• Personal responsibility for ongoing educational growth and collaborating with others to provide solutions for continued patient quality. (Required)

• referred.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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