Midlevel (PA or NP), CVTS surgery

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for assuring quality care and best practice for select cardiothoracic patients under the direct supervision of a physician. In particular, the NP will ensure patients receive appropriate and timely assessments, treatments, education, and disposition to support the quality initiatives of the cardiothoracic service line which reflects best practice. This objective includes, but is not limited to, the CMS, ACC, and top performers initiative. Documentation of care will support care given. The NP will work with the hospital staff to facilitate throughput for patient flow and timely discharge.

Education

• Masters in Nursing - Required
• Experience in Cardiology - Required
• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Obtains a complete history and physical on new patients.
• Charts and dictates progress notes appropriately.
• Confers with physician on patients presenting with more complex problems.
• Prescribes medications that are necessary to control medical condition.
• Refers patient to specialist when necessary.
• Orders lab work, radiology studies as needed to better assess the patient's condition.
• Aids in surgery both in an in-patient and out-patient setting.
• Performs procedures as directed by Cardiologist/Surgeon.
• Works up new patients to include admissions, consults and discharge summaries.
• Rounds on patients as directed by the Cardiologist/Surgeon and effectively communicates plan of care and results to patient and families.
• Reviews all lab and radiology reports and consult notes and reviews with physician when a question arises.
• Notifies patient of test results.
• Performs minor surgical procedures.
• Performs stress testing and EKGs, and consults with physicians on results.