Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Description

Work collaboratively under the supervision of on-site cardiologists
Promote Comprehensive Inpatient Cardiac Care, Including:
- Pre-procedure evaluations
- Post-procedure evaluations
- Managing cardiac discharges and coordinating with the hospitalist team
- Follow-up inpatient assessments
- Evaluating new inpatient or Emergency Department consults
- Triage of urgent and emergent cardiac patients
- Participation in the post-cardiac-discharge Transition of Care Clinic

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Master's: Nursing
Certification & Licenses
NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs
NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
RN-California Registered Nurse
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Certification required based on the department requirements

Experience

Typical Experience: 5 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to advanced nursing theories, concepts and practices;
Medical terminology;
Anatomy;
Physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Education (Continued)

PA-Physician Assistant CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience: 1 year in Cardiac Surgical Experience.
1 year of Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH)
2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge (Continued)

Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation.
Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC.
Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments.
Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.
Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed.
Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others.

Benefits

Yes
Unions: No
Position Status: Exempt
Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Status: Regular

Pay and Schedule

Pay Range is $193,024.00 to $279,884.80 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Additional Information

Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.