Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Company: US Heart and Vascular
Location: Houston
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Serving the community since 1963, Houston Cardiovascular Associates is Houston's largest group of private-practicing cardiovascular physicians, with two locations. Our board-certified physicians specialize in general, interventional, structural cardiology as well as cardio-oncology and advanced heart failure and transplantation, peripheral vascular disease, electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery. We offer comprehensive services including: Disease prevention Advanced diagnostics Cardiac and pulmonary disease management Exercise stress tests electrocardiography Nuclear imaging including SPECT and cardiac PET Our physicians and APPs provide services in two clinics and our vein clinic (opening this fall) as well as two area hospitals. The full time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will work under the general supervision of the primary supervising physician, and all physician partners to delivery competent medical care to an age specific population including adults and geriatric patients. ACNP will work independently and collaborate with the entire HCVA physician team as well as assess, manage and treat complex cardiovascular conditions in high acuity units. This is a hospital based position with some office interaction. Position to maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the Texas Board of Nursing, the Texas Medical Board, and any other federal or state regulatory agencies, as well as the policies and procedures of HCVA. Understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of HCVA and USHV. Experience Requirements: Seasoned ACNP with ability to treat complex cardiovascular conditions, valvular pathology and coronary artery disease ACNP Board Certification 3+ years of Cardiology experience required Why You'll Love Us: We allow providers a practice with significant support to improve their private practice of medicine. We work to enable independent cardiology practices to thrive and grow by optimizing the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive, efficient, innovative, and compassionate care. Our goal is to build a collaborative partnership with the best cardiovascular specialists and provide them with the resources they need to deliver optimal care to their patients and communities. Hours of Work: ACNP takes all call from answering service, hospitals, and physicians Call begins Fridays 5pm until Sunday 5pm Rotating at 2 large hospital systems within Houston Medical Center Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: No

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