The University of Kansas Health System
APP Cardiology
The University of Kansas Health System, Liberty, Missouri, United States, 64087
Position Title APP Cardiology Liberty Hospital Doctors Building Position Summary / Career Interest: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our Cardiovascular Medicine department manages health problems and coordinates health care in primary, acute and/or specialty care cardiology or cardiovascular settings. According to their practice specialty, these APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned Cardiology department.
May evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned Cardiology program and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.
Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans
Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with appropriate accreditation bodies, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions. Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with Cardiology Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Physician Assistant OR
Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs
Age appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.
Preferred Education and Experience
Previous APRN or PA experience
Required Licensure and Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and Missouri (depending on practice locations) OR
Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and Missouri (depending on practice
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) if working in an ICU
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced practice certification commensurate with training. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty
Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-50016
Important information for you to know as you apply
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned Cardiology department.
May evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned Cardiology program and appropriately requests consultation of other specialties when indicated.
Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
Creates diagnostically appropriate treatment plans
Documents all medical evaluation, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with appropriate accreditation bodies, The Joint Commission, state regulatory standards and evidenced-based standards of care. Maintains documentation compliance for appropriate coding and billing.
Facilitates evaluation of records by physician(s), peers and quality standards according to protocols and receives and implements constructive directives.
May refer complex and high priority cases to collaborating physician with regards to complicated diagnostic problems, serious illness, complicated therapeutic problems and re-evaluation of chronic conditions.
Provides medical and emergency interventions appropriate to the client’s needs; prescribes and monitors medications appropriate to the diagnosis; orders and monitors the appropriateness of emergency interventions. Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.
Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and communicates with Cardiology Program Director, APP Director and Medical Director of any clinical issue and contributes to quality improvement or process improvement as necessary.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Physician Assistant OR
Master Degree Nursing from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs OR
Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing for APRNs
Age appropriate training for “population served” may depend on APRN/PA program training and may require additional training as determined by the department.
Preferred Education and Experience
Previous APRN or PA experience
Required Licensure and Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - State Board of Nursing copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and Missouri (depending on practice locations) OR
Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) - State Board of Healing Arts copy of the current advance practice license for the State of Kansas and Missouri (depending on practice
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) if working in an ICU
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced practice certification commensurate with training. APRNs may obtain within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty
Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-50016
Important information for you to know as you apply
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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