Department

WMC HEART FAILURE - 206220

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Grade

AP3

Job Description

Job Summary
The HF APC is responsible to facilitate the care and education of HF patients and their families from initial contact and throughout
their continuum of heart failure care. The role is an integral member of the Heart and Vascular team dedicated to excellence in
excellence in patient experience, quality of care, along with multidisciplinary collaboration in a manner consistent with the mission,
vision and values of Valley Health.
Expectations of the role includes:
• Perform assessments of patients within the clinic to establish, implement and evaluate individualized plan of care.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and management of existing Heart Failure Clinic patients, including patients with durable ventricular
assist devices in a “shared care” model with the implanting center.
• Provide timely and appropriate clinical advice and interventions through direct patient contact, as well as telephone contact.
• Provide a high degree of professional competence and demonstrate a high level of autonomy in the care of heart failure patients.
• Appropriately, coordinate testing and any additional evaluation or referrals needed.
• Participate as an integral member of the multidisciplinary advanced heart failure team to develop standard operating protocols,
clinical practice guidelines and patient and caregiver education.
• This position may be involved in research clinical trials, and professional continuing medical educational programs. The role of this
Coordinator will evolve over time to meet the needs of the patients and of the program.
Education
Degree/Diploma Program of Study Additional Information
Additional Educational Requirements
Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistant Programs
(ARC-PA) OR
Graduate of a nationally accredited school of nursing with Bachelors in nursing and Master’s Degree in advanced practice nursing.
Experience
# of Years Type of Experience Additional Information
Additional Experience Requirements
3-5 year of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Certification & Licensures
Certification / License & State (if applicable) Additional Information
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AHFN Certification required or obtain within 24 months of hire
Additional Certification/Licensure Requirements
Possesses and maintains an unrestricted license to practice as a PA or an NP in Virginia
Possesses and maintains an unrestricted DEA license to prescribe in Virginia
Maintains and provides proof of CME requirements as put forth by the Virginia Board of Medicine or Joint Board of Medicine and
Nursing.
Recertification, if required, is necessary
AHA BLS Certification within 30 days of hire if not already certified.
AHA ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire, if not already certified.
PA board certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
OR
NP board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner OR Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care OR Adult/Gerontological
Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care.
Qualifications
· Must be thoroughly familiar with the principles and practice of an NP or PA
· Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills to work smoothly and productively with patients as well as administrative, nursing
and medical staff members
· Must possess highly developed organizational skills and be very reliable, as this position requires daily access to patient
information, which is extremely confidential.
· Must be able to perform activities that involve an independent evaluation or treatment of a patient's medical condition.
· Must possess background information in the biological, behavioral, medical and nursing services relevant to the practice as an
NP/PA and possess knowledge of the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of a NP/PA.
· Must be willing to receive additional training, as needed, and remain current on the skills necessary for the performance of required
duties.
· The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to
assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age
group of patients served.
· 90-day notice of resignation is required.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.