ChristianaCare is looking to hire an innovative Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology Consultant Team. ChristianaCare Cardiology Consultants is a large practice consisting of more than 20 physicians and 16 advanced practice clinicians providing specialized cardiac care for residents in DE, PA, NJ and MD.

This position covers inpatient areas at both Newark and Wilmington Campus, as well as coverage as needed at our Cecil Campus. The selected candidate requires rotating through a variety of roles which include daily rounding, ED and floor consults, pre and post procedural care, stress test monitoring, and both acute and chronic outpatient management of patients with a cardiology diagnosis. The primary shift is comprised of 10 hour days from 7am - 5pm with weekend, nights, and holiday requirements as needed.
 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   
Facilitates care through all phases of patient illnesses
Reviews and retrieves data pertinent to patient's medical history.
Performs and records physical assessment in response to consult and collaborates with physicians and other members of the medical staff.
Screens patient to determine need for urgent medical attention.
Evaluates need to changes in patient therapy.
Writes orders and modifies treatment plans.
Prescribes medication with credentials provided by the Joint Practice Committee of the Delaware Board of Medical Practice.
Provides education and instruction to patients regarding care.
Organizes appropriate discharge plans.
Assesses medical device surgical sites including dressing changes, staple removal or suture removal.
Actively participates in other aspects of Cardiology, by performing procedures that replace physicians: special oriented care such as monitoring stress tests.

Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventive care.

Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.

Participated in preceptorship of PA/NP students and other healthcare learners.

Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices;  reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
 

REQUIREMENTS:
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification

Licensure as Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner as set forth by the Delaware Board of Nursing and the Maryland Board of Nursing; or as a Physician Assistant as set forth by the Delaware/Maryland Board of Medical Practice.
Prescriptive authority

DEA Registration.
ACLS certification.
Prior cardiology and/or ICU experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.