Administration

• Managing staff needs and resources while maintaining high standards of patient care and adapting to changes in healthcare policies.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, hospital administrators, and other healthcare professionals to improve workflow and patient outcomes.

Professional

• Partner with pharmacists to optimize medication therapy and patient adherence.
• Work with social workers to address behavioral health and social needs.
• Collaborate with registered nurses and navigators for care coordination and follow-up.
• Coordinate care with imaging, heart failure, and electrophysiology subspecialists as appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings.

Clinical

• Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage new and follow-up patients with General Cardiology and complex cardiovascular prevention needs.
• Perform cardiovascular assessments; order and interpret diagnostic testing; develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Manage cardiovascular risk factors and chronic conditions including hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and menopause-related risk.
• Manage general cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular disorders.
• Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, procedural care, and long-term self-management.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EPIC).

Leadership

• Contribute to fostering a multidisciplinary, collaborative clinic culture.
• Support quality and program development through adherence to established care pathways and performance metrics.
• Act as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in womens cardiovascular health.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a masters degree.

Experience: Department and unit specific.

Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as High Performing in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrens is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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