Interventional Cardiology APRN / PA

Job Summary

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking to employ a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join an established and busy practice of eight Interventional Cardiologists and seven Advanced Practice Providers. Conveniently located in the Medical Office Building attached to Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Venice, this highly productive practice provides general cardiology care with a focus on complex coronary interventions and a growing peripheral program. Some limited structural procedures and management is seen in the practice.

Built to serve the growing south Sarasota County area and enhance care across the region, SMH – Venice offers a full slate of medical and surgical care – from cardiology, GI, orthopedics and intensive care to surgery and comprehensive labor, delivery, recovery, and post-partum care. Seamlessly integrated with the resources and support of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS), SMH-Venice delivers south county residents more convenient access to the top-ranked medical and surgical treatment that SMHCS is known for.

Position Highlights

• Full time, Monday – Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
• Clinic and Hospital Consult service.
• In clinic, seeing patients independently as well as in partnership with supervising physician.
• No clinic procedures.
• On service in the hospital, performing consults for admissions, rounding, and initiating discharge documentation.
• No hospital procedures.
• Cardiology experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidates will have successfully completed an approved accredited program with appropriate certification exams.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive salary
• No contract or non-compete clause, candidates sign offer letters only.
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, APPs are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• We are a not-for-profit organization.
• No state-income tax!

First Physicians Group is one of the Gulf Coast’s largest primary and specialty care groups. The group is comprised of 600+ Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers covering 49 specialties in 70 practice locations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. FPG has been delivering excellent care for the past 30 years, and it is backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Our Board-Certified physicians come from some of the most prestigious medical schools and training programs in the nation, and we have earned a reputation of employing some of the community’s best physicians.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APRN typically works in a multidisciplinary setting including first assist, procedures (chest tube, line placement, etc.), multiple inpatient units managing patient care which includes critical care, trauma, and surgery. An APRN is a registered nurse and therefore can perform all duties that are considered routine duties of a registered nurse. In addition, an APRN holds a master’s or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN’s scope of practice.

Required Qualifications

- Require advanced degree from an accredited school or college of nursing. Must have had a Medicare number in the State of Florida prior to 1/1/03; if not, must have a Master's Degree in nursing in addition to being a Registered Professional Nurse who is authorized by Florida to practice in accordance with state law.

- Require approved APRN board certification. Must be certified as an APRN by a recognized national certifying body having established standards for APRNs. The following organizations are recognized national certifying bodies for the Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners & Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation; National Commission on Certification; and American Association of Heart Failure Nurses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with physicians and other allied health personnel in the hospital and/or office setting.
• Demonstrated clinical competency skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to health care practice and current prescription writing skills/DEA licensing.
• Demonstrated skills in documentation in medical records to substantiate accurate billing.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication & strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction skills to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

Preferred Education

MD: Masters Degree

Preferred License and Certs

ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS: Basic Life Support