Advanced Practice Provider-Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary

Provides care to Cardiothoracic Surgery patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Duties include first-assisting in surgery, saphenous vein harvest and radial artery harvests, assisting with chest tubes and catheters, intubating and extubating patients, extremity wound closure, wound management systems (Wound VAC), inpatient management (patient consults, ICU/progressive care/general care rounds; ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, writing orders, facilitating patient discharges) and outpatient management (conducting outpatient clinic visits and follow-up as directed by physician).

Core Values

Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

Responsibilities

• First assists in surgery, saphenous vein harvest and radial artery harvests, assisting with chest tubes and catheters, intubating and extubating patients, extremity wound closure, wound management systems (Wound VAC), inpatient management (patient consults, ICU/progressive care/general care rounds; ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, writing orders, facilitating patient discharges)
• Performs inpatient management including patient consults; ICU/progressive care/general care rounds; ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing; writing orders; and facilitating patient discharges.
• Performs outpatient management to include conducting outpatient clinic visits and follow-up as directed by physicians both locally and in outstate clinic locations.
• Collaborates with physician staff, nursing staff and other ancillary care providers to ensure treatment plans are implemented.
• Assists with surgical emergencies, evaluations and assisting trauma.
• Shares on-call responsibilities with Cardiothoracic Surgery team.
• Assists or performs bedside procedures within the scope of practice agreement under the direction of physician.
• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Plans and participates in educational programs for patients, families, medical students and hospital staff as needed. Provides workshops, seminars and presentations to other professionals.
• Documents patient care in the electronic medical record. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education. Triages patient telephone calls as needed, providing consultation.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required.
• Master of Science degree in Nursing with current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska required.
• Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.
• Minimum of one (1) year advanced practice experience preferred.
• Graduate degree from a Physician’s Assistant program required.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant required.
• Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.
• Completion of Bryan credentialing and re-credentialing process required for employment.
• Certification through AAPA required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required within one year of hire.