Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Cardiac Surgery

Responsibilities

• Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests/results.
• Develops appropriate differential diagnoses. Develops and implements treatment plans including prescribing/ordering of appropriate evidence-based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedules appropriate follow-up management.
• Actively incorporates evidence-based hospital initiatives to improve patient care.
• Conducts preventive health screening based on age, history and patient needs.
• Maintains clear comprehensive yet concise records of all aspects of patient care.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of their specialty literature including awareness of developing areas.
• Consistently derives correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies.
• Develops comprehensive differential diagnoses for patients.
• Revises the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Prioritizes work and assists staff to provide prompt and efficient client flow.
• Consistently maintains high productivity according to identified standards.
• Led/participates in projects to improve productivity.
• Appropriately performs medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileging, and clinical roles/responsibilities.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
• Board certification if required by the Department.
• DEA.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.