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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Cardiology - Heart Failure

0-2 years
$89.80 to $109.44 per hour
10 June 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Cardiology - Heart Failure
Location: 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Shift: Day – 10 Hour
Employee Group: ES - Exempt-Holiday Premium
Department: MG Peds Cardiology
Remote Eligible: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Referral Amount: $1,500

Position Summary:
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide advanced care for patients with acute or chronic cardiac issues, particularly in heart failure. This role operates under standardized protocols and in close collaboration with supervising physicians, ensuring comprehensive patient care from initial assessment to treatment and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and treat acute and chronic cardiac complaints.

  • Conduct complete patient histories and physical exams.

  • Request, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and procedures.

  • Administer and prescribe medications and therapeutic services.

  • Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care services.

  • Obtain informed consent and support investigational studies.

  • Recognize emergency situations and initiate life-saving procedures.

  • Collaborate with medical staff and external resources to optimize patient outcomes.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.

  • Participate in quality improvement and patient education efforts.

  • Support surgical procedures under proper supervision.

  • Rotate through supervision and performance evaluations as per policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements:
For Physician Assistant (PA):

  • Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited institution.

  • Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program.

For Nurse Practitioner (NP):

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing.

  • Graduate of an NP program accredited by NLNAC or CCNE.

Licensure/Certifications:

For PA:

  • California PA license and NCCPA certification.

  • BLS certification (AHA).

  • DEA license (if prescribing controlled substances).

For NP:

  • California RN and NP license.

  • National NP board certification (ABNS-accredited agency).

  • Furnishing license and DEA license (if prescribing).

  • BLS certification (AHA).

Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent clinical decision-making and judgment.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

  • Sensitivity to diverse patient backgrounds.

Salary: $89.80 to $109.44 per hour

Student Loan Benefit: Up to $9,600 in loan assistance available for eligible positions.

Diversity Statement:
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with varied life experiences, are encouraged to apply. Convictions will be evaluated in line with job requirements and applicable laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.