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• Specialty: Cardiology

• Schedule: M-F 7am-4:30pm

• EMR System: Meditech

• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

• Location: Baltimore, MD

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Ascension Saint Agnes looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with Acute Care training for our Cardiology Department!

Job Summary

The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions within the acute care hospital setting and outpatient setting to work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The nurse practitioner or physician assistant functions are primarily managing the care of acute and complex chronically ill patients.

Responsibilities

• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant is an integral member of a service aligned team (hospital cardiology consultations, as well as, pre and post cardiac catheterization, stress testing, as well as the STEMI team).

• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant manages the day to day patient care from admission history and physicals to discharge and performs consultations as needed.

• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant will work as part of the health care team with internal medicine residents and other APPs on the cardiology consult service with the cardiology and cardiology interventionalist attending.

• In some instances, the nurse practitioner or physician assistant may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow up in the outpatient setting (i.e. Chest pain clinic and hypertension clinic, post procedures and wound checks).

• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for providing an environment of safe quality care.

• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant performs and documents a complete history and physical, orders and collects data, orders/manages supporting diagnostic tests when indicated.

• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant formulates differential diagnoses and orders appropriate interventions and medications, identifies expected outcomes and formulates and documents a plan of care. Provides patient teaching and patient resources.

• The nurse practitioner or physician assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office

• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office

Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).Verified by local Credentialing Office

• Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Verified by local Credentialing Office

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of cardiology experience post-graduation, thorough documentation skills, great work ethic and be able to work autonomously while being connected regularly with non-invasive cardiologists and advanced practice providers

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.