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

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.