Job: NP/PA - Inpatient Cardiology

NP/PA - Inpatient Cardiology

Date: Oct 19, 2009

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

Job Posting: 7296

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works cooperatively with MD's, other PA's/NP's, RN's and other allied health personnel. Responsibilities also include giving direction to various allied health staff. Tasks may include: comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a diagnostic impression, developing and implementing a treatment plan, monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, prescription of pharmacological agents and treatments and non-pharmacological therapies, and offering counseling and education to meet patient needs. This position will consist of the following: at least 50% of days are hospital-based. First assist in surgical procedures. Call, weekend, and/or holiday service required. May perform specialized procedures. May see direct and/or specs independently

Department: Cardiology

Qualifications: For P.A.'s: Graduation from a university program approved by the ARCE for the Physician Assistant. Must be certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Must have Arizona licensure as a Physician Assistant under the supervision of a Mayo Clinic physician upon hire.

For N.P.'s: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program. Current RN license, Advanced Practice Certificate, and Prescribing and Dispensing Certificate in Arizona. Certification as nurse practitioner by an approved certifying organization.

For Both: Maintains DEA certificate and prescribing and dispensing privileges in Arizona. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire. Maintains specialty certification as required for specific areas. Demonstrated leadership ability. Flexible and able to adjust schedule to meet patient/staff needs. Able to manage time and stress effectively, and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills preferred.
EEO/AA - M/F/D/V

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Posting Begin Date: 08/17/2009

Posting End Date: Until Filled

Employment Type: Exempt

Hours/2-Weeks: 48

Schedule: Nights

Shift: Varies

Building: Mayo Clinic Phoenix Campus

Salary: Salaried - Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Staffing Contact: Bethany Benson

Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action and equal opportunity educator and employer.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segments: Cardio, Healthcare, Medical Assistant

Qualifications:

Mayo Clinic has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For in America' for five consecutive years. Our extensive range of specialties and resources offer a unique combination that makes for an environment of discovery, achievement, education and growth.

Mayo Clinic is known locally, nationally and internationally for outstanding achievements in patient care, research, and education. Mayo Clinic focuses on high quality, compassionate medical care delivered in a multi-specialty academic environment. Education and research are an integral part of the Mayo Clinic Model of Care.

As an integrated medical practice, Mayo Clinic has a multi-campus system that spans Phoenix and Scottsdale. Explore what Mayo Clinic can do for your career.