Advanced Practice Provider, Cardiothoracic Surgery- Orlando Regional Medical Center

Apacvs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health ORMC Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APP) for a full-time, first-shift role in Orlando, FL. The Advanced Practice Provider will assist the CVOR team, perform saphenous vein harvesting, and participate in cardiac surgical cases with on-site availability within 30 minutes.

The position requires NP or PA licensure in Florida with national certification, and a track record of CVOR experience.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of CVOR first assist experience.
• Independent at saphenous vein harvesting (2+ years).
• Must hold applicable licensure/board certification for NP or PA in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and prescribes necessary treatment and services.
• Assists CVOR staff as advanced practice provider (first assist).
• Harbors lead role or acts as advanced resource in a surgical setting.
• Assists on cardiac surgical cases and transfers patient to CVICU.
• Maintains on-site availability within 30 minutes and participates in clinical research as designated.

Skills

CVOR first assist

Saphenous vein harvesting

Education

Nursing degree (MN/MSN/DNP/PhD/DNS)

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Department: OHMG ORMC Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location: Orlando Health Regional Medical Center in Downtown Orlando

Status: Full-Time

Shift: First

Title: Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, Physician Assistant, PAC, APP, Advanced Practice Provider

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national top-50 rankings in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in four specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, as well as a fourth Top Teaching Hospital and a seventh consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We beginyour benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Essential Functions

• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
• The Advanced Practice Provider will first assist the CVOR staff (at least 2 years of CVOR first assist experience)
• Independent at saphenous vein harvesting (at least 2 years' experience)
• Acts as advanced resource or lead worker in a surgical setting.
• Assists on cardiac surgical cases as designated by the surgeons.
• Remains with the patient at completion of the operation to transfer and transport the patient to the CVICU.
• Remains with the patient in the CVICU until cleared by the surgeons and/or intensivists.
• Maintains call responsibility and able to respond on site within 30 minutes.
• Participates in certain aspects of clinical research as designated by the surgeons.
• Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on patients.
• Assists in providing care for patients receiving surgery; writes appropriate orders, including those for perioperative orders.
• Writes and/or dictates progress notes on patient charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed.
• Performs emergency life-saving procedures in cases such cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar catastrophe.
• Performs daily rounds independently or with attending physicians and/or students.
• Operates with the highest degree of independence in provision of patient care services with minimal physician supervision and generally in a highly specialized area.
• Performs under supervision of medical staff member as a physician-extender.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training

Nurse Practitioner

MN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing.

Physician Assistant

Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.

Licensure/Certification

Nurse Practitioner

APRN license in the state of Florida.
After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board.
Maintains current ACLS/BLS certification.

Physician Assistant

Maintain current physician assistant licensure in State of Florida.
Maintain current ACLS/BLS/healthcare certification.

Experience

Two (2) years of Endoscopio Vessel Harvesting (EVH) experience