Nurse Practitioner APRN APN NP - Advanced Heart Failure - Ascension
Carmel, IN 46290-1028
About the Job
- Specialty: Advanced Practice Provider - Advanced Heart Failure
- Schedule: 3 - 12-hour shifts per week 7a-7p. Rotated among a team of 4 APP's. Shared weekend and holiday 7a-7p coverage among 4 APPs. (Average 1 weekend a month)
- Call Schedule: No call
- Practice Detail: Adult cardiac surgery with 6 surgeons, 2 of the 6 surgeons support the Advanced Heart Failure service. Annual volume consists of an average of 25 Heart Transplants, 50 VAD's.
- EMR System: Sunrise clinical manager in the hospital, Athena in the outpatient/clinic
- Facility: St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital 86th Street
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Ascension Medical Group is seeking an additional Advanced Practice Provider with 1+ years of experience with a background in cardiology, critical care or cardiac surgery to join our Advanced Heart Failure APP team. Incoming APP's will be involved with the pre and post-op management of the VAD, Transplant & ECMO patients. The APP’s on this team are part of a collaborative team model of care consisting of Attending physicians and a team of NP/PAs who provide care for inpatient Heart Transplant, VAD & ECMO patients.
- 1+ years’ experience in cardiology, critical care or cardiac surgery preferred.
- Schedule: 3 - 12-hour shifts per week 7a-7p. Rotated among a team of 4 APP's.
- Shared weekend and holiday 7a-7p coverage among 4 APPs. (Average 1 weekend a month)
- Potential for some scheduling flexibility
Essential functions:
- Evaluates and treats Heart Transplant and LVAD patients in the immediate pre and post-operative setting and serves as the primary admitting service.
- Manages acute and chronic co-morbidities.
- Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings.
- Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies.
- Administers, orders, furnishes and/or prescribes medications.
- Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services.
- Works closely with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patient throughput and discharge planning.
- Availability for participation with procedural involvement if desired by the applicant upon matriculation.
About Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group
As a member of the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is a comprehensive network of over 650 primary care and specialty care providers, recognized nationally and internationally.
Together with our local health-care facilities, including 22 Ascension St. Vincent hospital ministries, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent providers offer health care to residents in 57 counties across the state of Indiana.
With a vision of creating the most desirable multi-specialty group practice in Indiana, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is transforming health care with a Physician-led and provider-driven organization focused on quality patient care and patient satisfaction, while meeting the needs of local communities.
About Indiana
Ranked as one of the nation’s top physician friendly states by Medical Economics, Indiana offers some of the country’s lowest malpractice costs making Indiana one of the top physician friendly states in which to practice medicine.
Indiana has an excellent business climate and some of the lowest housing and utility costs in the country. Indiana is also home to some of the nation's top school districts and offers an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities including professional sports that will appeal to every family member.
About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest health-care provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
One or more of the following:
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Indiana Physician Assistant Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant.
Education:
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master's degree preferred.
Work Experience:
• 1 year of experience preferred.
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Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.
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.
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.
