Ambulatory Cardiology Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) Jefferson Center City

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Job Details The advanced practice clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) within the ambulatory setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APC provides comprehensive care for the busy General Cardiology outpatient practice in Center City, PA. The patient population includes Adults. The practice hours are Monday through Friday 8-hour days. The work schedule does not include any On Call, Holidays or Weekend hours. Job Description: Assessment & Management: - Performs complete history & physicals and documents in the medical record. - Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. - The APP may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions. - Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including: medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions a...