Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-CSICU-MGH

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in cardiac surgery to provide exceptional care for cardiothoracic patients. This critical role involves assisting in surgeries, conducting evaluations, and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's Degree in Nursing and possess NP licensure with experience in surgical settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• NP/Registered Nurse license required.
• Experience in cardiac surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients.
• Assists in the operating room with technical clinical procedures.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.

Skills

Clinical surgical practices

Medical history assessment

Emergency situational response

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Patient care documentation tools

Clinical evaluation systems

Job description

Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. This NP specifically works as an NP in cardiac surgery, credentialed with Operative First Assist, and/or acts as a responding clinician for patients with ventricular assist devices.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patient population in the cardiac surgery department.
-Assists surgeons in the operating room, performing technical clinical procedures Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Education
Master's Degree Nursing required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiac Surgery preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of clinical surgical practices and procedures for cardiothoracic patients.
- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.