Advanced Practice Provider - Vascular Surgery
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A Brief Overview
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a NP/PA as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws:
What you will do
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Vascular Surgery attendings, residents, fellows, nurses, and referring providers to manage a high-volume inpatient vascular surgery service.
- Coordinate and oversee inpatient diagnostic testing.
- Manage and adjust medications in alignment with patient care plans.
- Facilitate comprehensive care coordination across services and providers.
- Manage referrals and ensure timely follow-up care.
- Lead discharge planning to support safe and effective transitions of care.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, procedures, and post-discharge care.
- Promote optimal patient outcomes with a focus on improving overall health and well-being.
Qualifications:
Education Qualifications
• (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing, or
• Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program
Experience Qualifications
• Prior experience managing complex cardiovascular patients preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
- Must have computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio, and
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Ohio, or
- Current Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Ohio
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
Physical Demands
- Standing - Frequently
- Walking - Frequently
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)
- Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)
- Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)
- Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)
- Climbing - Occasionally (50 lbs)
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Fields of study
- Surgery
- Vascular Surgery