APP Cardiothoracic Surgery

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

APP Cardiothoracic Surgery Bronson Methodist Hospital - Kalamazoo, Michigan Bronson Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Endovascular Specialists has an exciting opportunity in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for a goal oriented, patient focused and energetic Nurse Practitioner. This position would be part of the cardiothoracic team which consists of three surgeons and two advanced practice providers. This role will be full-time, hospital employed, with clinic/ inpatient focus and with approximately 1:3 weekend call obligation. Experience working in an inpatient setting and with cardiology or cardiac surgery is preferred. Bronson offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits that includes a sign-on bonus and an annual quality bonus. Bronson Methodist Hospital, a tertiary referral center serving all of southwest Michigan and northern Indiana, maintains a 5-bed CSU that provides state-of-the-art care with outcomes better than state and national standards and was named national Top 50 heart hospital by Fortune and IBM Watson health in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Bronson also maintains an accredited Level 1 Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, and is a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. For the third year in a row, Bronson has been named to the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers. America's 2024 Best-in-State Employers were identified based on more than 160,000 recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. For more information about Bronson Methodist Hospital please visit www.bronsonhealth.com. Interested candidates please email a CV to Megan Grimes @ [email protected] or call (269) 341-8631. Bronson Healthcare’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives. We are committed to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into practice across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias, and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ a diverse workforce to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues, and communities. We have a strategic focus on DEI to help us live our values by showing respect, building trust and uncovering and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for the underserved, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission: Together, we advance the health of our communities.

Requirements

Master's degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) and 2 years of recent clinical experience related to area of practice required
Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in specialty area of practice.
Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department
Must possess effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills that are applied to multiple group interactions
Communicates clearly and efficiently both verbally and in writing
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an inpatient setting and with cardiology or cardiac surgery is preferred.
Previous teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Establishes medical diagnoses for common short term and chronic stable health problems; orders and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures (sutures, incision and drainage, IV’s, casting & splinting); assesses and/or manages follow up plans.
Prescribes and regulates medications per written physician agreed upon protocols.
Records and documents health appraisal data necessary to maintain coordinate and/or expedite required services and meet clinic’s policy.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, cost outcomes, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions.
Acts as a resource to health care staff and/or implements educations programs to improve management of patients/families.
Develops, conducts and/or evaluates formal or informal in-service and continuing education programs in area(s) of expertise.
Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practices as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure.
Support research by defining clinical research questions, participating, and conducting research in practice specialty, and/or incorporating findings into practice.
Collaborate with physician as necessary to provide appropriate plan of care.
Refer patients to appropriate physicians and community resources for consultations (i.e., therapy, specialists, and social resources).
Provide emergency care within ACLS and or BLS guidelines.
Actively participates in continuing education, professional memberships and other scholarly and community outreach and marketing activities to enhance the NP role and image of nursing in all aspects of patient, community, and professional relations.
Observe state regulations and professional ethics applicable to advanced nursing practice.
Participates in the development and the annual review of the clinic’s written policies, procedures and protocols.
The Nurse Practitioner participates in process improvement activities as appropriate to the practice environment.
The Nurse Practitioner uses the results of the process improvement activities to initiate changes in practice and/or practice environment.
Contributes to an environment conducive to the professional education of colleagues as appropriate.
The Nurse Practitioner maintains and promotes patient confidentiality.
The Nurse Practitioner delivers care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
The Nurse Practitioner acts as a client advocate.
Promotes quality nursing care through the utilization and/or conduct of research in nursing practice, standard setting, peer review, evaluation of care and outcomes, and the provision of formal and informal education opportunities.
Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Maintains privileged access to the unit medication room(s) for stocking and/or retrieving supplies.
Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all customers in a manner reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards.
Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary
Performs related duties as assigned.