Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Apopka

Nurse Practitioner, ARNP or Physician Assistant, PA-C 

Full Time Position

General Summary:

The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician(s), who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performs physical examinations as needed and monitors cardiology & interventional cardiology patients in the clinic setting in Apopka: new patient visits, pre-& post-procedure care, follow up
• See patients independently and support call
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all times as well as maintaining personal and professional growth
• Candidate must be able to pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public.
• Strong communication skills

Schedule Details:

• Schedule is Monday – Friday, with call rotation.
• Hours: M-F 8:00 to 4:30
• Campus: AH Apopka

• Flexibility to cover AH Winter Garden occasionally Orlando on scheduled days

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant studies
• Experience in Cardiology as an Advanced Practice Provider is preferred but not required

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA license or ability to obtain
• ANCC, AANP or NCCPA certification required.
• Current BLS and ACLS
• CVNP-BC or CVPA-BC a plus