General Cardiology. APP. Shelby, NC

Overview

Cardiology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute | Shelby

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute at Shelby is seeking a full-time Cardiology NP or PA to provide quality care to the patients we serve in the Shelby community. This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be part of an established team of specialized cardiology Physicians and APPs. 

This role will be an integral component of a high functioning team providing highly specialized cardiology care focusing on all aspects of adult cardiology care. The successful applicant will care for cardiology patients under the supervision of the physicians with potential to serve both IP and OP populations.

Position Highlights: 

• Hours:  Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• No call
• No weekends
• Inpatient coverage 
• Join current team of 4 MDs and 2 APPs (currently hiring 2 additional APPs)
• No call coverage
• This position is eligible for the annual Performance Incentive Bonus and CME allowance.
• Cardiology experience is required 

Qualifications:

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions.  Three years of relevant experience and/or surgical background preferred.

• Nurse Practitioner – Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. Acute Care board certification required based upon population and acuity served. At this time FNP candidates are not being considered for this position.
• Physician Assistant – Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master’s Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred. Must have at least one year of cardiology experience, new graduates are not being considered at this time.