Advanced Practice Provider (NP (Acute Care)/PA): Cardiothoracic Surgery III- Martin

About the role

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital has an opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Cleveland Clinic Martin North in Stuart Florida. This is an operative role that requires first-assisting, along with inpatient management of post-operative patients and the outpatient clinic as well.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Management: Comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and documentation of all cardiothoracic surgery patients in the Pre-operative, intraoperative and postoperative periods as well as follow-up after discharge to ensure there is continuity of care in patient management.
• Rounding in the ICU and on the telemetry floor. Patient evaluation and treatment after team discussion with the supervising physician, as well as clear and concise documentation in the electronic medical records. This will include daily progress notes, consult notes, discharge summaries, and patient education.
• Must display integrity, professionalism, and ability to function in acute and emergent settings, while maintaining a respectful attitude and teamwork mentality.
• Continuously seek opportunities for clinical and professional advancement in the field by gaining new skills and maintaining pertinent certifications.
• Operating Room: Perform conduit harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (Endoscopic and open vein harvest), first assist during Cardiac and thoracic cases. Cases include CABG, Valve repair and replacements, aortic aneurysm replacements, aortic dissections. Thoracic cases using Davinci Robotic Surgical Systems for lobectomies and other minimally invasive surgeries, VATS surgeries, and open thoracic cases as needed.
• Office Responsibilities: See patients for clinic visits, small office procedures, returning phone calls and providing education and clarification to the patients and their family members using all the tools available.
• Call Responsibilities: The PA takes the first call with physician backup. PA coverage is provided 24/7, and shared equally between 3 PAs.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure.
• Education:
  • APRN - MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role. Graduate of an accredited APRN program. If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.
  • PA - Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program. Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • NP - Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s). Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s). National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. ACLS or PALS through the American Heart Association (AHA); or NRP through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting. Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states. Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
  • PA - Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board. License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board. Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. ACLS or PALS through the American Heart Association (AHA); or NRP through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or ATLS American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting. If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system. Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement. Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.

Benefits

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