ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | APRN or PA-C
Core
Coordinates and manages comprehensive care for cardiothoracic surgery patients across the inpatient, peri-operative, and ambulatory continuum, including first assisting in surgeries and harvesting conduits.
Role type
Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Builds
Peri-operative services and comprehensive patient care plans for CT surgery patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiothoracic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
First assist in CT surgery, open/endoscopic conduit harvesting, peri-operative care coordination, diagnostic test interpretation, discharge planning, clinical assessment, EMR documentation, emergency care initiation, surgical skill set
Preferred skills
CT surgery experience, acute care experience, cardiology experience, Master's level education for PAs
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Manage comprehensive care for CT surgery patients in inpatient and ambulatory settings; complete daily rounds and pre-procedure evaluations; order and interpret diagnostic studies; develop individualized plans of care; identify unstable patient situations and facilitate interventions; perform first assist in all CT surgery operations; perform open and/or endoscopic harvesting of conduits; educate staff, students, and patients; participate in interdisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
