Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or APRN)

Description

Specialization:
Critical Care Cardiology

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Northside Hospital is seeking a full time, experienced physician assistant (PA-C) or nurse practitioner (APRN) to join our cardiology team in St. Petersburg, FL. 

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited APRN or PA school
• Licensed in the state of Florida or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject  to  Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions) Board Certified
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and certification
• Basic EKG course required
• This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved)

Responsibilities

• Help to improve positive outcomes for your patients as a PA or APRN for the Valve Clinic
• Present clinical findings at multidisciplinary team
• Ensure patients meet NCD guidelines for treatment and order all required testing pre and post procedure
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment Plan and Procedure, medication instructions pre and post procedure
• Administer treatments in accordance with protocols (APRN’s can order medication based and do treatments on the protocols they are credentialed for )
• Customer service skills to all that we serve Physicians, co-workers, patients and family Incentive/Benefits Package:

HCA Florida Northside:

• 288-bed hospital, offering a full range of services including comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, full-service orthopedic and spine treatment, an ER 24/7®, and general surgery
• As one of the first hospitals in the area to achieve Atrial Fibrillation Certification (SCPC), our technologically advanced hospital allows our highly skilled physicians, nursing and caregivers to serve our growing community
• Northside Hospital was the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County and nationally recognized for quality and safety by earning an ‘A’ rating from the Leapfrog Group

St. Petersburg is a growing city on Florida's gulf coast, part of the Tampa Bay area. Known for its pleasant weather, hence its “Sunshine City” nickname, St. Petersburg is popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beach-going. The city also hosts the Dali Museum, featuring surrealist works of art, The Museum of Fine Arts, with works ranging from ancient to contemporary, and The Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra.