Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiac Surgery

Position Details

• Schedule: 1 week on / 1 week off rotation, ~50% on-call during 'on' week (full-time pay during both weeks)
• Clinical Responsibilities: assist in cardiothoracic surgeries, vein harvests, second assist open-heart procedures, manage inpatient and ER consults, perform pre-operative assessments and post-operative care, enter orders and manage inpatient treatment plans, daily rounding

Position Highlights

• 5-10 cardiac surgeries per week, high-impact, hands-on surgical role in a fast-paced OR environment
• Strongly Preferred: Saphenous vein harvesting, Cardiothoracic surgery exposure
• NP candidates must have RNFA certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Role Purpose: Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room.
• RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care.
• Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and collaborates with the patient-designated support person, and other health care providers when making decisions to plan care.
• Completes the didactic portion of the RNFA class, and 120 supervised clinical hours.
• Enters a collaborative practice agreement with physician.
• When functioning in the NP role; assess, diagnose, prescribe, initiate plan of care and evaluate outcomes with the scope of their collaborative agreement.
• CNOR is encouraged but not required due to being an APRN.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.
• Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Maintains a plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA.
• Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care related to RNFA interventions.
• Evaluates patient progress towards attaining outcomes.
• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Contributes to the professional growth of peers, colleagues and others.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education.
• Incorporates research findings into practice.
• Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions.
• Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety.
• Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative department.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environments, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: Licenses & Certifications: Nurse Practitioner, RN

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree
• Experience: 2-5 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

• BJCTotal Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance*: paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer