ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Aultman Health System; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, Ohio is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Cardiothoracic Surgery service. You will collaborate with CT Surgeons and intensivists to admit, treat, discharge patients, and provide consultation as requested.

Responsibilities include participating in rounds, documenting care, assisting with procedures, and supporting discharge planning while maintaining professional conduct and contributing to research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care or cardiothoracic ICU settings is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to foster teamwork and mentor staff in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CT surgeons and intensivists to admit, treat, and discharge patients.
• Respond to rapid response and code blue calls and coordinate interventions.
• Document procedures and patient responses in the medical record with accuracy.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral/written communication

Teamwork

Education

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic SurgeryRESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONSThe duties listed below are a general description and may not include all duties identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements.Maintains the standards of the Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery Service line and adheres to the collaborating physician expectations.Collaborates with the surgeons and cardiac intensivists to admit, discharge, and care for patients during their stay as well as provide consultation services as requested.In collaboration with the CT Surgeon and interdisciplinary team, analyzes and prioritizes actual/potential patient problems/needs and plans medical therapies and interventions.Performs invasive and therapeutic diagnostic procedures based on the needs of the patient as determined by the CT Surgeon and/or Intensivist and as approved and credentialed by the Medical Staff Office. Documents procedures, patient response and results in the patient’s medical record.Responds to all Rapid Response and Code Blue calls within the Heart & Vascular Hospital. Responds to changes in patient’s condition by assessing the patient via history and physical exam appropriate to such change; contacts the attending physician to relay the findings and formulate necessary interventions; orders laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies if further data is necessary, and orders medication in accordance with the Medical Staff By-Laws.Abides by Aultman Hospital Medical Staff bylaws.Presents selected patient assessments, diagnoses, and plan of care during interdisciplinary team rounds.Provides a safe environment for patients.Assess needs of patient for discharge planning.Provides patients / families education and support.Reports and accurately records pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e.: physicians, unit director, division director, charge nurse).Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff, allied health staff and other patient caregivers and as a clinical preceptor for advanced practice nurses and other healthcare professionals.Initiates and/or collaborates in performing clinical research projects including Demonstrates ability to competently provide individualized goal directed nursing care to patients through use of assessment.Maintains a high degree of professional conduct.Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.Promotes education in classroom, clinical setting and community.Maintains professional development within the advanced practice nursing scope and standard of practice.Supports strategic organizational goalsAbides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all timesComplete all Medical Records as required by Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations of HospitalJob RequirementsMinimum Education (one of the below)Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. A Nurse Practitioner has successfully completed an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program and successfully passed the certification exam.Physician Assistant. A Physician Assistant (PA) that has successfully completed an accredited PA program and passed the boards.Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider within the State of OhioMinimum Experience - Minimum 3 years in Acute Care, Cardiothoracic ICU setting preferredCertifications – BLS and ACLSManagement Qualities - Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong organization skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create an environment of teamworkLeadership Expertise - Integrity, honesty, fairness, possesses vision, respectWORKING CONDITIONS:10 or 12-hour day shifts, rotating every 4th weekend coverage.Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.Sitting/standing/moving about during working hoursLocation: Aultman Health Foundation · HEARTCORESchedule: Casual - As Needed - No Benefits, Day Shift, 6:00a-6:00 p