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Specialty Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Interventional Cardiology

Specialty Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Interventional Cardiology

University HealthSAN ANTONIO, TX, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our interventional cardiology team. This individual will play a critical role in the management of patients primarily in the inpatient setting. The ideal candidate is a team-oriented provider with a strong background in cardiology, excellent clinical judgment, and a commitment to quality patient care and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

Inpatient Responsibilities :

  • Perform initial assessments, consultations and admit patients to the interventional cardiology service.
  • Manage and coordinate inpatient care, including pre- and post-procedure management.
  • Complete discharge planning and documentation, ensuring safe transitions of care.
  • Conduct cardiology consultations under the supervision of attending interventional cardiologists.
  • Order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and manage treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, cardiology fellows, hospitalists, nurses, and ancillary services

Quality Improvement & Administrative Tasks :

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to inpatient and cath lab efficiency, readmission reduction, and documentation accuracy.
  • Assist in maintaining data for clinical performance metrics and accreditation.
  • Collaborate in protocol development and care pathway optimization.
  • Shift work

  • Will be one of 3 inpatient APPs, rotating in overlapping shifts during the day.
  • No night call
  • Weekends days (Saturday and Sunday 8-4 : 30 PM) : 1 out of 6-8 weekends, additional weekend compensation provided
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