Cardiovascular APP position

Fort Worth, Texas

Baylor Scott & White, Heart and Vascular Hospital Fort Worth is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join their growing cardiology team in the cardiac catheterization pre/post procedural unit. The APP will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with a variety of cardiovascular and electrophysiology disorders. This position requires no weekends, holidays or call.

Opportunity Highlights:

· Schedule: 3 - 12 hour shifts, 6am-6pm

· No weekends, no holidays, and no call requirements

· Area: Pre/post cardiac catheterization unit

· Perform history and physical consultation for patients scheduled for cardiac, EP or vascular procedure

· Manage post procedural complications

· Assess, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with cardiovascular disease processes, independently and in collaboration with the physician(s)

· Discharge patients from the cardiology, electrophysiology (EP), and/or CVS service lines, and provide appropriate follow-up

· Limited inpatient rounding responsibilities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· Graduate of an accredited AGACNP nurse practitioner program or PA program

· Cardiology experience preferred but not required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

· Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) OR the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

· Unrestricted Texas Physician Assistant (PA) OR Nurse Practitioner (NP) AGACNP license, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) certification

· Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

· Support through an APP leadership structure at local and regional levels

· Highly competitive financial & benefits package

· Yearly CME and Professional Development allocations

· Immediate eligibility for comprehensive health benefits

· Medical malpractice coverage

· 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

· Tuition Reimbursement

· PTO accrual beginning Day 1

An application and CV can be submitted online at: Jobs.BSWHealth.com.

To learn more, please direct your inquiry to Donna Mills, Senior APP Recruiter, Donna.Mills@BSWHealth.org

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

• EXPERIENCE - More than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.