The Harvard-Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant. The position involves inpatient clinical care of electrophysiology patients with an assistant role in electrophysiological procedures. The position would also be responsible for Linq implantations, inpatient device interrogations/adjustments, and EP consults. It includes exciting research opportunities with travels to national conferences and working with cardiologists who are very supportive of APP autonomy.

This position provides direct patient care relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management in an ambulatory and/or inpatient setting to patients with complex medical conditions or surgical patients. Works closely with faculty, fellows, residents and nursing staff to develop and coordinate a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient and their families. Some off-hour, weekend and on-call maybe required of this position.

Essential Responsibilities: 

1. Performs history and physical examinations, formulation of care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to patients and their families.
2. Acts as an educator and serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars and conferences.
3. Coordinates the care of patients in order to provide safe, effective, efficient and timely patient centered care. Liaises between visiting nurses, clinical staff and consult services. Care plans and execution of those plans should encompass the entire service to tie the service together. Consults with physicians or surgeons regarding the care of patients for more complex diagnosis.
4. Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely and in a timely manner.
5. Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professional to determine health needs of patients and families. Demonstrates and role models an interdisciplinary collaborate approach to patient care.