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

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated non-surgical cardiac surgery APP to join their innovative cardiac surgery program. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work within a team of skilled surgeons and APPs, focusing on outpatient cardiac surgery services while also providing inpatient care. With a flexible schedule of four 10-hour days and responsibilities every third weekend, this position is perfect for those looking to balance professional and personal life. The program values its staff and is committed to providing exceptional care to an underserved population, making this a fulfilling and impactful career choice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage outpatient cardiac surgery services.
• Provide inpatient care for pre and postoperative heart surgery patients.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedures.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Documentation Skills

Advanced Cardiac Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

NCCPA Certification

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification

Pennsylvania State License

Job description

Job Details

1. 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 making diagnoses of 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.

Formulates 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.

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/dictates key components of the patient's progress via daily progress notes, transfer and discharge summaries, and clinic notes where applicable (e.g., H&P, plan of care, problem lists, procedure notes, acute event notes, discharge summaries, death summaries).

Ensures documentation is timely, meets compliance standards, and accurately 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-specific 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 their APPs highly. Join a dedicated team of surgeons and APPs in this entirely APP-run service. The position offers lifestyle flexibility with a schedule primarily consisting of 4 10-hour days, dayshift, with responsibilities every third weekend.

This role primarily involves coordinating and managing outpatient cardiac surgery services alongside attending surgeons, with some inpatient responsibilities.

Responsibilities (as approved by the Medical Staff Board):

• Coordinate and manage the Cardiac Surgery Clinic for outpatients, pre and postoperative heart surgery patients.
• Provide inpatient care for pre and postoperative heart surgery patients in the CCU and telemetry units as defined by surgical attending.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedures.
• Ensure clear and concise 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.
• Ability to read medical charts.
• Ability to hear normal conversations.

Work Shift:

Day shift, primarily 4 days a week.