The Knight Cardiovascular Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP; Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to serve as a faculty member as part of the General Cardiology Ambulatory practice. 

 

The Knight Cardiovascular Institute (KCVI) is recognized as a top integrated center for cardiovascular clinical care, translational research and professional training in all aspects of heart and vascular disease. Guided by a multi-disciplinary approach, researchers and clinicians drive a vibrant translational research program, which focuses on delivering the latest knowledge and cutting edge care to patients. Specifically, research at KCVI seeks to improve patient outcomes by achieving earlier diagnosis of disease, more accurate monitoring of its progression, and tailoring therapy to the molecular basis of disease.

The APP will serve as a faculty member in the general cardiology clinic. 

 

Responsibilities will be primarily focused on providing excellent general cardiology care to a diverse panel of patients in collaboration with the physician faculty members, other general cardiology APPs, and our large multi-disciplinary ambulatory team. As a faculty member, you will have the opportunity to participate in education and research activities. 

 

Work schedule includes approximately 32 hours of direct patient contact time as well as 8 hours of administrative and academic time per week. The ambulatory APP will be primarily based at hte OHSU South Waterfront

 

Education Required:  NP with Master's Degree in Nursing or MS with BSN or PA with Current national certification.  Current Oregon NP license at start date. ANCC Board Certification or NAP as a Nurse Practitioner in the specific area of specialization. Prescriptive Authority (DEA License). 
PA: Current national certification. Valid Oregon Physician Assistant license. Licensure under Cardiovascular Medicine MD.

Experience Required: NP 3-5 years Nursing experience in Cardiovascular Medicine (can be as a staff RN).or;  PA. Minimum of one year experience as a physician assistant.  

Job Related Knowledge: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies. 3-5 years Nursing experience in area of specialization, preferably Cardiovascular Medicine (can be as a staff RN).or; PA: Expected membership in professional organization. Successful completion of an accredited Physician's Assistant Program. Passing score on national certification exam administered by National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. Minimum of one year of experience as a physician assistant in cardiovascular medicine.   

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