Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Cardiothoracic Surgery

About the role

The successful candidate will be competent in the O.R. First Assist role, EVH, ECMO cannulation/de-cannulation. Responsible for comprehensive patient consultation and documentation, including ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, and performing bedside procedures such as chest tube placement and removal and central/arterial line placement. Perform patient evaluation and management including appropriate documentation in clinic.

Responsibilities

• First assist in the O.R., including endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
• Assist in clinic, including comprehensive patient consultation and documentation
• Perform bedside procedures such as chest tube placement and removal and central/arterial line placement
• Evaluate and manage patients including appropriate documentation in clinic
• Communicate effectively, lead, and demonstrate adaptability, attention to detail, time management, and continuous learning
• Work a schedule of 3x12s per week once fully onboarded; will be 5x8s during onboarding
• Handle anticipated call of 1:5, typically one shift per week and every fifth weekend
• Expected to arrive at the hospital within 35 minutes for at-home call

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as an APP in Cardiac Surgery including Surgical First Assisting and competency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
• Seeking a Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification or Certified Physician Assistant
• Ability to obtain required licensure in the State of Missouri

Qualifications

• Competent in the O.R. First Assist role, EVH, ECMO cannulation/de-cannulation
• Effective communication, leadership, and adaptability skills
• Attention to detail and strong time management
• Continuous learner attitude

Skills

• Strong surgical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified