SPV - APRN or PA - Heart Failure

Ascension • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Seton is looking for a supervising APRN or PA to join our Heart Failure team to serve patients in an inpatient setting primarily at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.
Position highlights:
5 plus years of APP experience preferred
Acute care certification preferred for NP's
ICU or Cardiology experience a plus
Transplant and LVAD experience a plus
Leadership experience a plus
Responsibilities:
Supervise and provide leadership to Advanced Practice Providers, ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area.
Coordinate and monitor patient care provided by Advanced Practice Providers.
Oversee competency assessments and clinical skill improvement opportunities.
Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care.
Perform quality assurance studies and assist with the implementation of quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Ensure that multidisciplinary rounds meet the needs of clients, families, and other care providers.
Assist with development, evaluation and implementation of policies and procedures for specialty area.
Participate in hiring, discipline, development and evaluation of staff.
As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty.
We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.
Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas.
Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Texas is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date if Nurse Practitioner. Can be substituted with a Physician Assistant license as a preferred credential required.
• Midwife credentialed from the Texas Midwifery Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.
• Nurse Anesthetist credentialed from the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Physician Assistant Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education appropriate for licensure held: Master's degree of Nursing, Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Anesthesia Practice, Doctorate of Science in Nursing, Master's or Doctorate of Science in Nursing Midwifery, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• 3 years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 5 plus years of APP experience preferred
• Acute care certification preferred for NP's
• ICU or Cardiology experience a plus
• Transplant and LVAD experience a plus
• Leadership experience a plus
• CSR-Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
• 1 year of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide leadership to Advanced Practice Providers, ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area.
• Coordinate and monitor patient care provided by Advanced Practice Providers.
• Oversee competency assessments and clinical skill improvement opportunities.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care.
• Perform quality assurance studies and assist with the implementation of quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Ensure that multidisciplinary rounds meet the needs of clients, families, and other care providers.
• Assist with development, evaluation and implementation of policies and procedures for specialty area.
• Participate in hiring, discipline, development and evaluation of staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees