APRN/ Physician Assistant - Lexington Cardiology

Job Description:

Lexington Cardiology Rounding Team

This position will work inpatient only

Full-time, will work 1 weekend per month

Experience in cardiology preferred

Job Summary (APRN or PA)

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APRN/PA reflects the mission, vision, and values of BHMG adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The APRN/PA functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high-quality, cost-effective care to patients, manages health care systems and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, theory-based practice. The APRN/PA is responsible for providing direct patient care as part of the physician led team in accordance with State Law and approved Medical Staff privileges.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited APC program.
• Terminal degree in APC field preferred.
• National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APC.
• Must maintain national certification.
• Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
• Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APC in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BCLS required through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS as required for position