Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Services
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- 22 Bramhall St Portland
- MAINEMEDICALCENTER
- Full Time - Rotating (Day/Night)
- Advanced Professional Provider
- Cardiology
- Req #: 149411-93774
Portland, ME
Maine Medical Center (MMC), a MaineHealth member, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to work in the Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider Service. The APP will provide in-patient cardiovascular and general medical care under the supervision of the MaineHealth Cardiology physicians.
MMC’s Division of Cardiology has been ranked High Performing by US News in several cardiac procedures and conditions, including Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Surgery, and Heart Failure. This is one of the largest programs in Northern New England with 50+ providers.
Schedule: Rotating shifts – this is a 24/7 in-patient service, averaging thirteen to fourteen 12 hour shifts per month. (Average 39 hours per week)
Benefits include:
- Relocation Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- ID Theft Protection
- Employee Discount Program
Position Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider, employed by Maine Medical Center's Cardiovascular Service Line, will provide cardiovascular and general medical care to patients under physicians who are designated as Supervising Providers. A signed Plan of Supervision will be maintained on file, in the department of the Cardiovascular Service Line. Duties include, however are not limited to: daily rounding/progress note documentation, admissions, discharges, obtaining procedural informed consent/s, supervision of stress tests, femoral and radial arterial management, routine and emergent patient care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants or certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners/American Nurses credentialing and maintenance of such certifications.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Licensure through the Maine State Board of Registration in Medicine or Maine State Board of Nursing (or eligibility for licensure).
- Maintenance of BLS and ACLS certifications
- Ability to effectively establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff.
- Compassionate and thorough care of patients and families
Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 606-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.