Advanced Practice Provider V (PA/NP) | Cardio Flagler Hosp | Days | Full Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Provider V (APP V) licensed in Florida and/or Georgia to provide direct patient care under a physician.

The role focuses on inpatient care, with substantial involvement in OR first assist duties and critical care settings. Responsibilities include invasive monitoring, vein harvests, pre/postoperative care, and education of nurses and residents.

Qualifications

• 2 years Cardiothoracic surgical experience required
• Masters PA or Masters NP required
• PA or APRN Licensure required at time of hire
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS required at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Endoscopic and open vein harvesting for bypass grafts and related procedures.
• Invasive monitoring and arterial/central venous line placement, thoracostomy tube care.
• Pre/postoperative care, histories and physicals, and discharge planning.
• ICU care with hemodynamic management and ventilator support.
• First assist in cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeries.
• Educator and trainer for nurses, residents and fellows.
• Engage in quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Call coverage as required by department needs.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Invasive monitoring

First assist

Critical care

Education

Master of Physician Assistant

Master of Science in Nursing Practitioner

Tools

Swan-Ganz catheters

Ventilators

Central lines

Job description

Overview

An Advanced Practice Provider V (APP V) is a direct patient care provider licensed in the State of Florida and/or Georgia and provides medical services to patients as defined by their scope of practice and under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida/Georgia.

Clinical Area - 90% of their time is spent with inpatients, 85% of this time is in the OR.

Responsibilities

• Endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting GSV, open vein harvest, GSV and LSV, radial artery harvest, open and endoscopically, open femoral artery/vein cannulation for bypass.
• Invasive monitoring and placement of arterial and central venous lines, insertion and removal of thoracostomy tubes, insertion of central lines, including Swan-Ganz catheters, TLC, insertion and removal of IABP, removal of temporary pacer wires, insertion of arterial lines, NG/OG tube insertion, insertion of Foley catheters, 1st assistant techniques.
• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. May perform those routine medical treatments and diagnostic procedures for which they are qualified to perform by training and which fall within the normal scope of practice of the supervising physician.
• Performance of histories and physical exams, pre and postoperative patient care, critical care, daily progress notes, obtain surgical consent, patient education, and discharge summaries.
• Patient care in ICU including advanced knowledge of hemodynamic management, ventilators, and artificial cardiac devices.
• First assist in surgery in all cardiac, thoracic and vascular procedures. Recognize serious, life‑threatening emergencies, evaluate them appropriately and ensure patient receives prompt care to stabilize. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Opening and closing of sternotomies, emergency opening of post op cardiac patient, emergency intubation, perform required would care under the direction of the CT Attending.
• Educator and trainer for nurses, residents and fellows.
• Participates in quality management and performance improvement activities.
• Call coverage may be required specific to departmental needs.

QualificationsExperience Requirements

Required

• 2 years Cardiothoracic surgical experience required

Education Requirements

• Masters Physician Assistant program required or
• Masters Nursing Practitioner required

Certification/Licensure

• Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure required at time of hire
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure required at time of hire
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required at time of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required at time of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required at time of hire

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace