Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Cardiology Per Diem

Job Description

Description

Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology- Per Diem, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Heart Center is seeking a per diem board certified Nurse Practitioner to join its established and growing Cardiology Practice (Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Practice, PC). This inpatient position is based at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. This is an excellent employed opportunity at a large community hospital in a beautiful suburban NY location.

Job Highlights

• Provide care for a high volume, fast paced inpatient Cardiology service in collaboration with an outstanding team of cardiologists
• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Provide coverage for urgent and emergent matters
• Performs daily patient rounds
• Perform consultations, admissions, and discharges
• Highly competitive per diem rate

Qualifications

Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a brand new 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical / surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms. Vassar provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, including a Level II Trauma Service and Interventional Neuroradiology. Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children's health services. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals by Modern HealthCare Magazine.

Our employed Medical Group, Nuvance Health Medical Practice, includes 900+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.

VBMC is also now part of Nuvance Health. Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

The Hudson Valley boasts an excellent quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Stephanie Ramirez, Recruiter via email stephanie.ramirez@nuvancehealth.org