Advanced Practice Provider- Bryan Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery

Bryan Health • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

Responsible for providing care to cardiothoracic surgery patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting, including pre-operative consultations, first-assisting in the operating room and post-operative management under physician supervision and within established standards and practices.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in Nursing with current Advance Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska required.
• Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or other related specialty area required.
• Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.
• A minimum of one (1) year advanced practice experience preferred.
• OR Master of Science in Physician Assistant required.
• Current Physician Assistant licensure from the State of Nebraska required.
• Certification through AAPA required.
• Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required.
• A minimum of one (1) year advanced practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Performs all duties within the scope of practice for the perioperative patient including first-assisting in surgery, Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH), Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting (ERAH), chest closure, inpatient management (patient consults, ICU/progressive care/general care rounds; ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, writing orders, facilitating patient discharges) and outpatient management (conducting outpatient clinic visits and follow-up as directed by physician) both locally and in outstate clinic locations.
• Coordinates ongoing overall patient care with physician staff, nursing staff and other ancillary care providers to ensure treatment plans are implemented.
• Assists with surgical emergencies.
• Shares on-call responsibilities equally with Cardiothoracic APP team.
• Assists or performs bedside procedures within the scope of practice agreement under the direction of physician.
• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Plans and participates in educational programs for patients, families, medical students and hospital staff as needed. Provides workshops, seminars and presentations to other professionals.
• Appropriately documents patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Triages patient telephone calls as needed, providing consultation.
• Remains current in advanced cardiothoracic care and, where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree