Job Description

Job Location: Cardiovascular Surgical Clinic - Fayetteville, AR 72703
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)
Job Category: Nursing ServicesOrganization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary
Washington Regional's Walker Heart Institute is currently seeking a full-time Cardiology Advanced Practice Provider, to join a well-established high-volume practice. Walker Heart is comprised of 7 Interventional Cardiologists, 2 Electrophysiology Cardiologists, 1 General Cardiologist, 3 CV Surgeons and 19 Advanced Practice Providers. The ideal candidate will be committed to clinical excellence in a strong health system which offers full practice support with a large referral base from 200+ employed physicians and advanced practice providers.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses.
- Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests.
- Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary.
- Prescribe and dispense medications.
- Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records.
- Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors.
- Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics.
- Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects.

Qualifications
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Licensure and Certifications: Nurse Practitioner License and CPR, required. National certification, required.
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Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.