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Organization: VHVI VUH Advanced Practice Inpatient
Job Summary:
Vanderbilt University Hospital is expanding! We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for night shifts in General Cardiology. Patients in this area are receiving cardiovascular care including:
- pre & post open-heart surgery
- valve repair & replacement
- heart failure
- myocardial infarction
- heart arrhythmias
- chest pain
- pacemaker exchanges
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The NP provides healthcare in cardiac ambulatory specialty care and cardiac acute care health care settings. The NP provides comprehensive cardiology care ranging from medical to surgical cardiac conditions.
NP Qualifications
- 12 months of nursing experience preferred.
- 12 months of nurse practitioner experience with specific patient population preferred.
- Tennessee Advanced Practice Nursing License with Certificate of Fitness to Prescribe (Required within 3 months of hire).
- National Specialty Board Certification in Acute or Critical Care, specific to age population; Eligible for NPI and DEA (which will be required within 3 months of hire).
PA Qualifications
- Tennessee Physician Assistant License (Required within 3 months of hire).
- National Specialty Board Certification (Required within 3 months of hire).
- Eligible for NPI and DEA (which will be required within 3 months of hire).
POSITION SHIFT
Nights
6p-6a
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Will work some weekends and holidays
- Night shift differential
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute cares for adult patients aged 18 years and older who are being treated for various cardiovascular disorders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
- In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
- Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
- Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
- Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
- Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
- Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.
- Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Our Nursing Philosophy:
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Master's
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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