ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

The duties listed below are a general description and may not include all duties identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements.

• Maintains the standards of the Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery Service line and adheres to the collaborating physician expectations.
• Collaborates with the surgeons and cardiac intensivists to admit, discharge, and care for patients during their stay as well as provide consultation services as requested.
• In collaboration with the CT Surgeon and interdisciplinary team, analyzes and prioritizes actual/potential patient problems/needs and plans medical therapies and interventions.
• Performs invasive and therapeutic diagnostic procedures based on the needs of the patient as determined by the CT Surgeon and/or Intensivist and as approved and credentialed by the Medical Staff Office. Documents procedures, patient response and results in the patient's medical record.
• Responds to all Rapid Response and Code Blue calls within the Heart & Vascular Hospital. Responds to changes in patient's condition by assessing the patient via history and physical exam appropriate to such change; contacts the attending physician to relay the findings and formulate necessary interventions; orders laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies if further data is necessary, and orders medication in accordance with the Medical Staff By-Laws.
• Abides by Aultman Hospital Medical Staff bylaws.
• Presents selected patient assessments, diagnoses, and plan of care during interdisciplinary team rounds.
• Provides a safe environment for patients.
• Assess needs of patient for discharge planning.
• Provides patients / families education and support.
• Reports and accurately records pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e.: physicians, unit director, division director, charge nurse).
• Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff, allied health staff and other patient caregivers and as a clinical preceptor for advanced practice nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Initiates and/or collaborates in performing clinical research projects including Demonstrates ability to competently provide individualized goal directed nursing care to patients through use of assessment.
• Maintains a high degree of professional conduct.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Promotes education in classroom, clinical setting and community.
• Maintains professional development within the advanced practice nursing scope and standard of practice.
• Supports strategic organizational goals
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times
• Complete all Medical Records as required by Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations of Hospital

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education (one of the below)
  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. A Nurse Practitioner has successfully completed an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program and successfully passed the certification exam.
  • Physician Assistant. A Physician Assistant (PA) that has successfully completed an accredited PA program and passed the boards.
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider within the State of Ohio
• Minimum Experience - Minimum 3 years in Acute Care, Cardiothoracic ICU setting preferred
• Certifications - BLS and ACLS
• Management Qualities - Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong organization skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create an environment of teamwork
• Leadership Expertise - Integrity, honesty, fairness, possesses vision, respect

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 10 or 12-hour day shifts, rotating every 4th weekend coverage.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours