South Denver Cardiology is the most comprehensive cardiac facility in the region. We are one of Denver’s oldest specialty medical practices. Established in 1973, SDCA celebrates over 50 years of service to the south metro community and is committed to the highest quality patient care. The mission of South Denver Cardiology is to be the provider of choice for delivering the highest quality cardiac care to adults in the region.Be part of a team that is making a difference!
Job Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider serving both the inpatient and outpatient environment is responsible for thorough assessment, evaluation, and utilization of evidence-based medicine in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members while providing compassionate, physical, and psychological support to patients, families, and the community.
Responsibilities/ Duties:
- Assures quality of care by adhering to standards set forth by professional organizations, state board of nursing, Colorado Nurse Practice Act, credentialing committees, community standards of care, payer regulations and SDCA guidelines and recommendations.
- Performs detailed history taking and physical examinations, formulating care plans, expanding on differential diagnosis, initiating orders and collaborating with colleagues and cardiologists for continuity of care, and documenting appropriately, remaining current on billing requirements.
- Interprets test results within their scope of practice. Reports pertinent abnormal findings to cardiologist
- Communicates and collaborates with the health care team to determine plan of care, discharge disposition, and further follow-up including referrals, and utilization of community resources. Communicates with nursing, rehab, device clinic, anticoagulation clinic, amiodarone clinic, transitional heart failure clinic, lipid clinic, and scheduling team for continuity in patient services
- Participates in research trials through communication, screening, and providing necessary follow up in collaboration with our research department.
- Provides education for patients regarding procedures and medical conditions including expected course of disease, signs and symptoms indicating a problem or progression of disease, when to seek further care, how to access appropriate care and expected and adverse effects of prescribed medications, in a manner that is easily understood by the patient and family.
- Teaches educational courses to MA, LPN, RN teams to facilitate teamwork and greater understanding of cardiology interdepartmentally.
- Participates in EP/arrhythmia clinical meetings
- Assist with website upkeep and development
- Participates in quality review for arrhythmia clinic, inpatient and outpatient care
- We are one team, working together to produce high quality, compassionate, cost-effective health care to our patients and community.
Education and Experience:
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a current Colorado license
- Masters or Doctorate Degree
- Certification as Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist by a recognized board
- Provisional Prescriptive Authority Required, with full prescriptive authority once 750 hours of preceptorship is completed
- DEA Licensure within the first 12 months of practice
- ACLS/BLS within 3 months of hire
- Cardiology, ICU, Telemetry and cardiac experience preferred
- Background check required
- Drug screen required, including alcohol screen
- Covid-19 Vaccination Required
- Immunizations are up to date
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.
- Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed
Anticipated end date: 07/30/2024
*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Littleton, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person