Advanced Heart Failure APP

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs independent outpatient office visits and manages a panel of the following types of patients: heart failure hospital discharges, acute and chronic heart failure patients, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) patients, heart transplant recipients, patients listed for heart transplant, and patients on chronic inotropic support.

Demonstrates the ability to understand heart failure disease processes, interprets laboratory results and diagnostic studies (including but not limited to Echocardiograms, Cardiac Catheterizations, cardiac MRIs, and stress testing).

Has the ability to assess and apply evidence-based medicine in conjunction with ACC/AHA heart failure practice guidelines. Provides patient and family education regarding heart failure disease process and medications.

Participates in advanced heart failure consultation service at Rhode Island Hospital. Carries heart failure service pager and responds to inpatient heart failure consults. Makes assessments and develops plans of care for heart failure patients as part of a shared visit with a heart failure cardiologist.

Coordinates and collaborates with other members of the heart failure team as well as hospital care team. Participates in weekly heart failure team meetings.

Completes yearly mandatory continuing education requirements including BLS and ACLS

Participates in the education, clinical research and mentoring of healthcare providers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range:

$125,000.00-$158,593.75

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

sun through sat

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 and 12 hours

Driving Required:

No