Cardiac Catheterization Lab Advanced Practice Provider

University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington • Largo, MD

372d • $66 - $101

About The Position

Join a multifaceted team that covers Cath Lab. The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) will be trained to cover all aspects of Cath Lab responsibilities. The APP will be trained to cover all roles on the heart and vascular team. The APP will have the opportunity to cross cover other APP lead service lines. Performs routine and expanded job descriptions as listed in the provider's delegation agreement on file with the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing. Under the direction of a physician, the APP will: Use evidenced based interventions and best practice guidelines in planning patient care. Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services to critically ill patients. Obtain medical histories, examines patients, rounds daily, orders and interprets tests, makes initial diagnoses, and orders treatments. Establishes medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings. Initiates protocols/clinical pathways, evaluates the plan of care ensuring timely intervention. Design, order, and document appropriate treatment plans/plans of care. Consider the holistic needs of patients and orchestrates resources (i.e. Pain service, palliative care).

Requirements

• PAs: Bachelor's degree, graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program, and certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician's Assistants are required
• NPs: Bachelor's degree, RN experience, and completion of Acute Nurse Practitioner degree
• Candidate must hold an active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing
• One year of cath lab or cardiology experience is preferred
• Credentialing must be obtained from UM Capital Region Health's Medical Staff Office
• Maintenance of BLS /ACLS certification is required

Responsibilities

• Coordinating pre- and post-op care and management for cardiovascular cath lab patients
• Prepares charts for upcoming cases
• Facilitating patient admissions, when appropriate
• Conducting post-op-day one follow-up phone calls
• Assisting in Cath lab procedures when needed
• Administer therapeutic procedures such as difficult/ US guided peripheral IV line placement
• Performs invasive procedures such as Central and Arterial lines, removal of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
• Facilitates excellence in quality assurance and the delivery of patient care as part of our High Reliability Organization
• Provides optimal quality of patient care while following safety guidelines
• Contributes to cohesive group relations; uses open communication to resolve problems in and between departments
• Demonstrates commitment to professional department and organizational core values
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, other medical teams, and team members
• Participates in APP Council meetings, Neuroscience team meetings, APP and Neuroscience team educational opportunities, and other learning opportunities as they arise
• Engages in leadership activities including but not limited to APP representation on committees, training and education of other APPs, or specific event or team

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME hours and CME allowance
• Retirement plan - 403-B with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree