Advanced Practice - Cardiology opening: Gulfport, MS
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology opening in Mississippi
- Located in Gulfport, MS - Biloxi 25m, New Orleans 80m
- Full-time, permanent position
- Days
- Experience preferred
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Job Specifications:
- Provides specialty patient care services including management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions, health promotion and disease prevention as allowed by scope of practice
- Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem
- Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
- Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care
- Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
- Reviews daily plan of care and analyzes complex patient care concerns to modify the plan of care based on the patients response to treatment and evaluates the overall plan for effectiveness; Collaborate with supervising physicians concerning patient care as appropriate
- Institutes care that might be required to stabilize a patients condition in an emergency or potentially life-threatening situation
- Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
- Evaluates patient medication regimen and prescribes pharmacological agents as allowed by Federal and State laws and authorized by licensing entity
- Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area
- Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in patients medical record
- Correctly perform advanced procedures as allowed by state nurse practice act
- Communicates and interacts with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups
- Identifies expected patient outcomes in collaboration with patient, family, and other professionals
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
- Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies
- Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise
- Serves as a resource for patients, families, and staff
- Functions as a consultant and change agent for practice issues and quality improvement activities
- Provides ongoing assessment and facilitation of Core Measure compliance, Joint Commission, and performance improvement efforts and implementation of appropriate change
- Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request
- Critically evaluate and modify existing practice based upon current research findings
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Master's Degree in a Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensure: Certification as a Professional Nurse Practitioner in Mississippi.
- Experience: Two (2) years Clinical experience as a staff Registered Nurse (RN).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Master's Degree with monitored clinic practice hours completed.
Hospital was established in 1946 with 139 beds. Since then we have grown to a facility with more than 303 beds, satellite outpatient diagnostic centers, more than 95 Physician Clinics, and more than 3,700 employees - and we are continuing to grow. Not just a hospital, but an integral part of health care for the entire Gulf Coast. For 70 years this Hospital has served South Mississippi with a growing network of comprehensive health care, health education, health risk assessments and wellness services which are more accessible now than ever before. Employees are the most important asset here.