The Knight Cardiovascular Institute is seeking a nocturnist inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP; Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to serve as a faculty member as part of an APP-run inpatient cardiology service in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

The inpatient APP will be responsible for providing excellent clinical care for patients admitted to the adult cardiology service while working in conjunction with faculty physicians and/or cardiology fellows. Patient population consists of adult general cardiology and adult congenital heart disease patients including the following problems: ACS, heart failure, valvular disorders, arrhythmias, amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, etc.

 

The Primary work schedule is three, 12-hour shifts from 7pm to 7am, each work week (Monday – Sunday). An additional 4 hours per week will be dedicated to process improvement, participating in team meetings, and other activities to support and improve the service and the section.

Duties include but are not limited to: providing direct clinical care to admitted patients and post-procedure patients, providing continuity of care to these patients; admitting/discharging patients; rounding with the attending physician (may be a combination of formal rounds and abbreviated rounds); writing of daily notes and orders; documenting cardioversions; coordinating with consulting teams and procedural staff as needed; working closely with nurses, pharmacy staff, case managers and social workers to ensure safe and effective medical management and discharge planning; maintaining and updating pre-printed order sets.

 

The inpatient APP will be expected to participate in teaching internal medicine residents, PA students, NP students who may be rotating on the cardiology service. There will be opportunities to attend and participate in relevant educational conferences, quality improvement projects, and operations & management of the APP service.

• ACLS and BLS certification required

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon
• State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges
• ACNP, AGACNP or equivalent certification required for inpatient services
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred

Physician Assistant:

• Current & Active Physician Assistant license for State of Oregon
• DEA certificate
• Membership in professional organization preferred

• 1+ year of experience in a cardiology inpatient role

• Previous experience in an academic medical institution

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.