General Cardiology and Heart Failure Advanced Practice Provider

​This Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position is a full time role covering general cardiology and heart failure with the primary patient population being adult. Inpatient responsibilities will include general cardiology rounding at St. Luke’s South.

Outpatient responsibilities will consist of heart failure clinics at both St. Luke’s South and St. Luke’s Hospital (Plaza).

The schedule is Monday through Friday and consists of four 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM to 5:30 PM) each week, with one variable day off. There is a weekend and holiday commitment for this role. The employee will be responsible for the medical management of the Cardiology patient population within the scope of an Advanced Practice Provider.

The term Advanced Practice Provider encompasses Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The employee will have successfully completed a Master’s degree (or higher level of educational program) and have met the requirements for the respective State Board(s) (Missouri and Kansas). The APP will hold and maintain a national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and BJC-Saint Luke’s Health System, as well as other certification as obligatory for this role.

Cardiology disease processes the APP will be expected to accurately diagnose and treat include general cardiology with a focus subspecialized patient population of heart failure in the clinic setting. Skills required of this role will include but may not be limited to the following:Utilizes prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws and regulationsObtains and documents relevant problem focused or comprehensive history from patient/medical records in a timely mannerCommunicates effectively using appropriate terminology, format, and technology in accordance with health system policiesAnalyzes data to determine health statusCommunicates effectively with other healthcare professionalsPerforms an accurate physical examDemonstrates basic science and up to date clinical knowledgeEstablishes a patient relationship characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaborationTakes initiative for seeking opportunities to advance knowledge and experiencesFlexibility with scheduled rotations / locations as needed to ensure patient needs are metRole duties may include but are not limited to:Completion of admissions, consultations, subsequent day visits and discharges in the inpatient settingIndependent practice in the outpatient clinic and/or inpatient setting and collaborating with physician(s) as appropriateOrdering and management of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studiesThis role may require training and competency for procedures applicable to the department of hire.

Job RequirementsApplicable

1 yearAdvanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Advanced Practice Provider (KS) - Various, Advanced Practice Provider (MO) - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossMaster's DegreeJob DetailsFull TimeDay