Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Npamonline; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital seeks a skilled Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner. This role involves collaborating with a surgical team to provide comprehensive care to cardiothoracic surgical patients, from pre-operative evaluations to post-operative recovery. Applicants should have significant experience in a surgical setting and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Cardiothoracic Surgical PA/NP experience or equivalent.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficient in electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients.
• Provide first and second assistance during cardiothoracic procedures.
• Participate in daily, weekend, and holiday call schedule.

Skills

Adult cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy

Cardiovascular and thoracic surgical techniques

Teamwork

Effective communication

Physical assessment skills

Research methodologies

Electronic medical records

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program

Certification as a physician assistant by NCCPA

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Surgical First Assist certification

Certification as a nurse practitioner by AANP or ANCC

Current PA/NP registration in the State of Minnesota

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, part of Allina Health in Minnesota, has a Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) position available.

The Minneapolis Heart Institute (MHI) was established in 1981 to help prevent and combat the universal problem of heart disease. MHI is a busy quaternary referral center with an extensive referral network through the upper Midwest, with a unique combination of clinical excellence, education and research.

Position Details:

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) works as a part of a team in collaboration with other MHI and Abbott Northwestern Hospital team members providing care for the cardiothoracic surgical patient

• Pre-operative Care:

Order and review patients’ medical histories and diagnostic studies

Perform history and physical exam

Assist in initial surgical consultation and pre-operative admissions

• Intra-operative Care:

Provides first and second assistance for all Cardiothoracic procedures as delegated by attending Surgeon

Assisting with preparing and surgical draping, setting up cardiopulmonary bypass lines and other necessary equipment pertinent to the operation

Independently perform endoscopic and open saphenous vein harvesting

Independently perform chest wall and incision closure

Participates in a variety of procedures including but not limited to: coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, minimally invasive therapies, heart transplants, mechanical circulatory support device implantation (LVAD/RVAD/ECMO)

Participates in daily, weekend and holiday call schedule

• Post-operative Care:

Autonomously cares for Cardiac Surgery patients during post-operative recovery while collaborating with attending Surgeon

Independently performs chest tube / pacing wire removal

Proficient in wound care and wound vac management

Conducts weekly follow up clinic visits with post-operative patients

Demonstrates punctuality, adheres to work agreement and established attendance standards

Qualifications/Skills :

Experience:

• 2+ years of Cardiothoracic Surgical PA/NP experience, or equivalent surgical experience in Cardiothoracic setting

Skills:

• Sound knowledge of adult cardiovascular health, cardiovascular and thoracic anatomy, cardiovascular and thoracic surgical techniques, and related diagnostic and clinical therapies
• Ability to work as part of a surgeon/assistant dyad in surgery, hospital unit, and clinic settings
• Excellent teamwork abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and the public; advanced physical and psychosocial health assessment skills
• Ability to teach patients, families, staff, and students; knowledge of research methodologies
• Proficient in electronic medical records and documentation (EPIC preferred)

Education/Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program
• Certification as a physician assistant by NCCPA
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with Surgical First Assist certification required
• Certification as a nurse practitioner by AANP or ANCC
• Current PA/NP registration in the State of Minnesota
• Minnesota prescriptive authority and DEA licensure
• BLS/ACLS certification preferred

Work Schedule:

• 1.0 FTE
• Monday – Friday to meet department needs
• On call rotation for surgical emergencies
• Weekend rotation (both rounding and on-call)
• Average of 2 holidays / year