Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care (Dual Post linked with Job ID 54748 - Physician Assistant Specialty Care)

(This position is a Dual Post linked with Job ID 5478 - Physician Assistant Specialty Care, and the department is hiring for only one position. Final or offered title will be determined by qualifications of the candidate)

The School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, is excited to announce an opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine for Electrophysiology. Join our expanding team and provide exceptional medical care primarily in our cardiology clinic setting.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently provide professional medical support for Cardiovascular Medicine services.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff to promote team-based patient care.
• Screen patients’ conditions and needs.
• Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in your area of expertise.
 

• Develop and implement treatment plans within established protocols, including:
 

o Managing hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and other heart conditions.
o Evaluating and monitoring heart devices (e.g., pacemakers and defibrillators).
o Performing various cardiac tests, including stress tests, echocardiograms, exercise stress tests, PET/dipyridamole stress tests, and CT coronary angiograms.
 

• Interpret lab results and cardiac test results.
• Prescribe and manage cardiac medications and therapies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate with care management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city activities and resources, with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.  If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.  
Must be granted a “Document of Recognition” from the Missouri Board of Nursing.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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