Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant), Complex Heart Valve

Department Overview:

Specifically, research at KCVI seeks to improve patient outcomes by achieving earlier diagnosis of disease, more accurate monitoring of its progression, and tailoring therapy to the molecular basis of disease.

Function/Duties of Position:

This position works with students, residents and fellows in teaching about the consistent standard of care within the Complex Heart Valve Clinic, as well as supporting the orientation and training of new staff caring for Complex Heart Valve Clinic patients.

• Evaluation and consultative management of outpatient clinic initial consultation.
• Evaluation and consultative management of inpatient consultations.
• Inpatient pre and post procedural care and management.
• Outpatient valvular heart disease and post procedural cardiac care.
• Coordination and management of care through industry and investigator-initiated research trials along with team of research associates.
• Management of pre-clinic screening to include safety and management of contrast computed tomography scans, transesophageal echocardiograms and cardiac stress testing.
• Coordination of patient care with outside agencies and community providers. Assures and optimizes patient and family self-management.
• Provides back up and oversight to Complex Valve Coordinator.
• Provides clinical context and insight for research associates for clinical trials management.

Required Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon
• State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges
• ACNP or AGACNP required for inpatient services
• ACLS and BLS certification

Physician Assistant:

• Current & Active Physician Assistant license for State of Oregon
• DEA certificate
• ACLS and BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years prior experience as an APP in Cardiovascular Medicine
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Experience in an academic medical center
• Membership in a professional organization

Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.