Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology Heart Failure

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant that specializes in Heart Failure to meet the growing demand for Cardiology at Franciscan Health Crown Point in Crown Point, IN. Interested candidate will join a talented and extensive cardiology team.

WHAT WE NEED:

Ideal candidate will be a Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider with proficiency managing adult patients with acute and chronic heart failure in both office and hospital settings. Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preferred but will consider Adult/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with heart failure/cardiology experience. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. The Advanced Practice Provider will need to work collaboratively with all providers and staff members within our Cardiology service line to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:  

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:  

• Current State of Indiana Physician Assistant Licensure required.  
• Current Certification from National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or other agency recognized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) required.  
•  Degree from an ARC-PA (or predecessor) accredited PA Program required
•  BLS and ACLS certifications required.  

NURSE PRACTITIONER:  

• Current State of Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) / Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Licensure required.  
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification from a national certifying organization Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner educational program.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Flexible full-time schedule
• Average outpatient volume: 16 patients per day
• Average inpatient volume: 16 – 20 patients per day
• No weekend or holiday call
• Common Diagnoses:
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Hypertension
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Dyslipidemia

WHO WE ARE:

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice
• 27 days of Paid Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend
• Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Customized marketing support

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

WHERE WE LIVE:

Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living, low taxes, is family-friendly with award-winning schools , dog parks, walking/biking trails that lead all the way to Chicago. Crown Point has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, options for city or country living and other scenic locales. Crown Point is in close proximity to Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, area waterparks, and much more. Whether you are living on the lake or inland, Crown Point offers a little piece of paradise for everyone.  

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree - Required
• Physician Assistant Certified (PA-C) - Required - or
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.