Lead Advanced Practice Provider-InterventionalCardiology

POSITION

SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides

advanced clinical care in collaboration with attending

cardiologists while also serving as the primary clinical and

administrative leader for the cardiology APP team. The position

encompasses direct patient care, program development, staff

mentorship, quality improvement and operational oversight within

inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

A Registered Professional Nurse who is prepared for

advanced nursing practice by virtue of knowledge and skills

obtained through an accredited post basic or advanced educational

program of study acceptable to the Board of Nurse

Examiners.  A Master’s degree in nursing is

required.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas

and credentialed by the State to practice as an Advanced Nurse

Practitioner.   Board certification in area of

specialty is required.

Must maintain current AHA

BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA

bylaws.   Providers practicing in acute care

environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced

specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee

within 90 days of hire. Prescriptive authority is

required.  Valid DEA number must be obtained within

90-days of hire.