Advanced Practice Provider - Thoracic Surgery

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a career as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Thoracic Surgery? Look no further than BJC! At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to join a highly respected Thoracic Surgery team caring for patients with complex chest conditions. This role offers the chance to develop advanced surgical and acute care expertise while working alongside experienced surgeons, fellows, residents, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care. New graduates are also encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position with 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM), requiring no call and no night coverage. There is a commitment of one Saturday every four weeks. The role involves managing acute-care and intermediate-care thoracic surgery patients in a progressive care setting, with opportunities to work closely with surgeons, fellows, residents, and an experienced APP team. BJC offers a strongly supportive team with exceptional tenure and retention, making it an ideal long-term career opportunity. Preferred experience includes Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program
• Less than 2 years of experience
• No supervisor experience required
• Licensure as APRN in MO with board certification or eligibility
• Minimum Board Certification(s): Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH): Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP- with appropriate experience)
• St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH): Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (CPNP-PC), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC), or FNP

Nice To Haves

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience
• Doctorate in Nursing or Physician Assistant program
• 2-5 years of experience
• Preferred Board Certification(s): BJH: Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
• SLCH: CPNP-AC

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient and family-centered care for health recovery, illness prevention, treatment of critically ill, or end-of-life care.
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs in an academic inpatient setting.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other health professionals.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice by participating in professional development, quality initiative/performance activities, and implementing standards of care within area of specialization.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level