Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery, Full-time, Days
Core
Provide direct clinical care, diagnosis, and management for patients in the Cardiovascular Surgery department, including inpatient ICU and OR settings.
Role type
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Builds
Patient care plans and health outcomes for cardiovascular surgery patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical expertise, patient assessment, medication prescription, laboratory test interpretation, patient education, quality improvement, research integration, professional advocacy
Preferred skills
Cardiac surgery experience
Technologies
Electronic medical records, laboratory testing equipment, imaging equipment
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals including histories and physical examinations; Provide direct clinical care and prescribe medications/therapies; Evaluate patients for further health care needs; Document all care and procedures in medical records; Mentor graduate students and serve as a preceptor; Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives; Act as a consultant to other disciplines; Maintain required certifications and continuing education.