NURSE PRACTITIONER

Department of Internal Medicine

Division of Cardiovascular Health and Diseases

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university; ranked as one of America's top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America's Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a "research heavyweight". Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. #HottestCollegeInAmerica

UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers. The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease is looking for a Nurse Practitioner. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Job Summary/Duties : Nurse Practitioner will provide support in the Arrhythmia Clinic to the physician in both a clinic and hospital setting.

Nurse Practitioner will also be responsible for independent clinics, caring for hospitalized Electrophysiology (EP) patients and also care for EP consult patients in the hospital setting. The patient population that the Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for will be those with implanted cardiac devices including pacemakers, ICDs and implantable loop recorders. Titration of antiarrhythmic medications will also be a responsibility.

Procedures that should be conducted include, but are not limited to, Tilt Table Tests, Linq implants, suturing of incisional sites and gaining venous or arterial access prior to EP procedures. Education of fellows/residents/nurses/students about electrocardiograms, device interrogations and programming, ablation procedures and arrhythmia management will be a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications : Graduation from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the appropriate agencies; Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the appropriate boards. Must be licensed in the State of Ohio. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC) is preferred, as well as a background in cardiac and electrophysiology nursing. International Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification should be obtained within 5 years of employment.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

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