Cardiac Surgery APC- OR/First Assistant or NP/RNFA

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an advanced practice provider to join its dynamic health care team. This role involves performing comprehensive patient assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to diagnose complex conditions, and formulating individualized care plans. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and significant experience in CT Surgery, along with a passion for mentoring and educating others. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to patient care and outcomes while maintaining a commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 3-5 years of CT Surgery experience.
• National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete history & physicals and document in the medical record.
• Collaborate with the health care team to manage diagnostic tests.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Documentation

Advanced Procedures

Education

Master's Degree

National Board Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Details

The advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) within the acute care hospital setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.

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 interdisciplinary health care 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 health care 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 health care 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.
• Ensures documentation is timely, meets compliance standards, and accurately captures patient acuity.

Professional Practice

• Demonstrates professional behaviors including precepting, mentoring, and educating graduate students.
• Seeks opportunities for research and evidence-based practice analysis.
• Participates in grand rounds and specialty meetings.
• Maintains CEUs and membership in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 3-5 years of CT Surgery experience
• At least 2 years of first assist experience
• National Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA or Physician Assistant
• BLS certification

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America