Advanced Practice Provider Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APN/PA) to manage critical care for cardiothoracic surgical ICU patients. You will coordinate perioperative care and work under a collaborative practice agreement with an attending physician to deliver high-quality, protocol-driven care.

Applicants should have a master’s or higher degree in PA/APRN, a current KS/MO license, and board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree in PA or APRN.
• Current state APRN/PA license for KS/MO.
• Board certification or eligible for APRN/PA; ICU certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care management for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients including mechanical circulatory support.
• Coordinate health care and treatment plans for interventional and post-operative patients.
• Operate within a collaborative practice agreement with supervising physicians.
• Deliver care in acute inpatient settings in accordance with regulatory standards.

Skills

ICU experience

ACLS

BLS

License: APN/PA

Education

Masters or higher (PA/APRN)

Job description

Position Title: Advanced Practice Provider Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU Heart Center

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) APRN Surgical manages health problems and coordinates health care for Surgical patients in acute care or in-patient settings for pre- or post-surgical patients. This position provides critical care management of cardiac and thoracic surgery patients including mechanical circulatory support. According to their practice specialty, these APPs deliver patient care and medical services to individuals and families by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with collaborative/sponsoring physician as described in a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• EDUCATION: Masters or higher degree from an accredited program (PA or APRN). Physician Assistants who acquired their PA degree from an accredited bachelor's program in physician assistant studies and are board certified prior to 2008 are eligible to apply.
• LICENSE: Copy of the current advanced practice license for the State of Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on practice locations) – PA or APRN
• CERTIFICATION: Advanced practice certification commensurate with training (PA or APRN); or, board eligible. APRNs may obtain certification within one year of date of hire; Specific certification may be required depending on specialty practice area AG ACNP for APRNs, or PA-C equivalent required for ICU settings BLS Certification required ACLS if working in the ICU
• Preferred: Previous APRN experience desired
• Acute care training and board (or board eligible) certification for acute care or inpatient positions.
• Primary care training and board (or board eligible) certification for primary or ambulatory settings.
• Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-59050

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.