Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) Jefferson [...]

Apacvs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated non-surgical cardiac surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their team in Philadelphia. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate and manage outpatient cardiac surgery services while collaborating with a skilled team of surgeons. With a focus on providing advanced cardiac surgery services to an underserved population, the position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible lifestyle with a primarily 4-day workweek and day shift hours, along with every third weekend responsibilities. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification or national certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required.
• 1-2 years of experience in CCU or cardiac surgery settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage outpatient cardiac surgery services.
• Manage inpatient care for pre- and post-operative heart surgery patients.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedures.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Diagnostic Tests Management

Communication Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

NCCPA Certification

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification

Pennsylvania State License

Job description

Assessment & Management

Performs complete history & physicals and documents in the medical record.

Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information, and diagnostic procedures where indicated.

The APP may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions.

Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient, including medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions, and diagnostic procedures.

Diagnosis

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in diagnosing acute and complex chronic conditions.

Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision.

Formulates differential diagnoses by priority.

Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions.

Plan of Care

Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic healthcare needs.

Utilizes evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.

Implements and modifies the plan of care as needed.

Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions.

May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation.

Communication and Collaboration

Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Facilitates and communicates with patients, families, and staff to promote continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Documentation

Documents key components of patient's progress via daily progress notes, transfer and discharge summaries, and clinic notes where applicable. Documentation is timely, meets compliance standards, and captures patient acuity.

Professional Practice

Demonstrates professional behaviors including precepting, mentoring, education, and instruction of graduate students.

Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and evidence-based practice analysis.

Participates in grand rounds and specialty meetings.

Maintains CEUs and membership in professional organizations.

Job Description

The cardiac surgery program at Einstein Jefferson Philadelphia is seeking an experienced, full-time, non-surgical cardiac surgery APP. This program provides advanced cardiac surgery services to an underserved population and values its APPs highly. Join a dedicated team of surgeons and APPs in this fully APP-run service. The position offers lifestyle flexibility, primarily a 4-day workweek with dayshift hours and every 3rd weekend responsibilities.

The APP will primarily coordinate and manage outpatient cardiac surgery services in conjunction with attending surgeons, with some inpatient responsibilities.

Responsibilities (as approved by the Medical Staff Board):

• Coordinate and manage the Cardiac Surgery Clinic for outpatient care related to pre- and post-operative heart surgery.
• Manage inpatient care for pre- and post-operative heart surgery patients in the CCU and telemetry units.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedures.
• Ensure clear transfer of clinical information among nurses, staff, and physicians.
• Assist in data collection for research trials within the Cardiothoracic department.
• Maintain communication with other clinical services.

Qualifications:

• NCCPA certification or national certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required.
• 1-2 years of experience, preferably in CCU or cardiac surgery settings.
• Pennsylvania State license for physician assistant or CRNP.

Physical Demands:

Walking, standing, reading medical charts, hearing normal conversations, routine clinical activities.

Work Shift:

Day shift, United States of America.

Worker Sub Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA