Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Full Time - Call Required

About the role

Works closely with surgeons in providing patient care in both a hospital and office clinic setting. This position assists CVT surgeons in providing patient consultation and evaluation; assistance with surgical procedures in the operating room and other locations; hospital rounds to include relaying of orders from supervising physicians; coordination of admissions and discharges. This position is also responsible to provide documentation of services provided in compliance with established medical records, medical staff and billing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in surgery to include:
• Harvesting of vascular conduits
• Using and handling instruments
• Assisting in providing exposure (retraction, suction)
• Handling tissue
• Suturing
• Providing hemostasis
• Make daily inpatient rounds and record pertinent patient progress in charts.
• Perform postoperative follow-up care inpatient and ambulatory to include:
• Remove sutures, staples
• Incise and drain superficial skin infections
• Debride, suture care for superficial wounds
• Change/remove wound dressings
• Administer medication upon request of supervising surgeon
• Initiate emergency resuscitation and stabilization measures on any patient as required
• Change postoperative or neckline dressings
• Insertion and/or removal of catheter/tubes to include chest tubes, necklines, arterial lines
• Removal of pacing wires
• Write orders in hospital charts for review and counter signature by surgeon. Record pertinent data on patient charts for signature by surgeon. Write standing orders as directed by supervising surgeon.
• Perform histories and physicals. Prescribe medications and intravenous fluids.
• Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont-Vail HealthCare mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures.
• Practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols. Supports the established care models of Stormont Vail Regional Health Center.
• Initiate consultation and monitor patients for special tests.
• Dictate or write progress notes and discharge summaries. Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
• Provide preliminary assessment and interpretation of various diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, electrocardiograms and radiologic studies.
• Arrange patient admissions and dismissals to include referral of patients to appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources in the community, or other physicians.
• Communicates with families, employers, institutions and other healthcare providers regarding patient’s treatment and status.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains bedside nursing skills by providing three flexible bedside nursing shifts per month and may be designated to work at the bedside for further shifts.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program.
• Experience in cardiovascular patient care.
• All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy.
• Registered Nurse - KSBN.
• Must have valid APRN licensure. Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners.
• Required or Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Required within 4 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse - KSBN
  • Required or Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Required within 4 months of hire.

Skills

• Maintains bedside nursing skills by providing three flexible bedside nursing shifts per month and may be designated to work at the bedside for further shifts.

Benefits

Stormont-Vail HealthCare offers competitive benefits packages including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary range is $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable 12 hour shift.