Vascular Surgery APP First Assist

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or APRN) with RNFA to support a four-surgeon vascular team. The role includes serving as a Surgery First Assist in vascular procedures, performing hospital rounds, and participating in weekend and on-call rotations.

Minimum qualifications include AANP certification, Ohio APRN license, CRNFA, NCCPA, and RNFA competency. This position emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration within a High Reliability Organization framework.

Qualifications

• AANP Certification required.
• APRN license in good standing with the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• CRNFA certification as RN First Assistant.
• NCCPA certification recognized for physician assistants.
• Active PA licensure and ability to practice.
• RNFA competency and credentialing as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Surgery First Assist in vascular surgery cases.
• Work with a team of four vascular surgeons.
• Complete hospital rounds and patient care tasks.
• Participate in weekend and call shift rotations.
• Follow supervision agreements or standard care arrangements.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and efficiency standards as an HRO.

Education

AANP Certification

APRN License – State of Ohio

CRNFA – RN First Assistant

NCCPA – Physician Assistant Certification

PA – Physician Assistant

RNFA Competency and Credentialing Institute

Job description

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Job Description Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with RNFA to work in collaboration with a 4 vascular surgeon team. Responsibilities include serving as a Surgery First Assist in vascular surgery cases & completing hospital rounds. This role includes weekend and call shift rotation.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise.
• Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives.
• Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician in like practice.
• Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/SCA and delineation of privileges.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
• APRN - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License - State of Ohio Board of Nursing
• CRNFA Certified RN First Assistant - NASC National Assistant At Surgery Certification
• NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - American Association of Physician Assistants
• PA - Physician Assistant - National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
• RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assist - Competency and Credentialing Institute

Additional Job Description:

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Vascular Surgeons Grant

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