Working under the general direction of the Section Head for Noninvasive Cardiology and a collaborating physician, the advanced practice clinician (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) provides direct care to patients in a high volume outpatient clinical service. S/he develops, implements, and evaluates a program of specialized health care for a select patient population with cardiovascular disease. S/he promotes a collaborative relationship among various health care professionals toward continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources. S/he serves as a role model for professional medical practice in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease.


The Mass General Hospital Cardiology Division commits to providing the highest quality care to our patients and their families in a respectful, efficient, and safe environment; to communicate openly and directly; and to recognize and value the contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to advancing the treatment of cardiovascular disease through research and education. We strive for innovation, work as a team, and lead by example.



Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:



• Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse in the expanded role (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)


• Current Federal & Massachusetts licensures to dispense Controlled Substances


• Certification in advanced practice nursing or physician assistant


• Certification in Basic Life Support


• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support


Must have 4 years of APP experience to be hired into Level 2, those with less than 4 years APP experience hired into Level 1



SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: (MUST be realistic, measurable, objective, and related to the essential functions of the job.)


• Fluent in verbal and written language skills


• Demonstrated competence in providing cardiac care


• Effective communicator with the ability to transfer knowledge (orally and in writing)


• Computer skills to support administrative and clinical tasks, to include EHR & Microsoft Office application