APP Fellow (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Cardiac Surgery
About The Position
This one-year fellowship focuses on intraoperative and clinical experiences, as well as a robust didactic curriculum, to provide well-rounded education intended to fully prepare an APP for a full-time position in cardiac surgery. Ideal candidates would be a new APP or an APP wishing to change specialties. The APP fellowship will provide a primary surgical training experience, as a first assist in the OR, along with rotations on the inpatient service team, cardiothoracic ICU, and outpatient clinic, allowing the fellow to perform the highest level of care through their ability to triage, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiac disorders. Additionally, the APP Fellow will have the opportunity to learn and complete competencies on various procedures such as endoscopic saphenous vein harvest, radial artery harvest, central venous catheters, arterial catheters, and chest tube placement.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an APRN as noted below.
- Physician Assistant or APRN AGACNP/ACNP (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner): Adult pts (13 years to death), acutely ill or injured, potentially unstable, or technologically dependent (vents, drips, monitors, etc.)
- APRN must have Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- If applicable, DHEC and DEA license applications must be started prior to first day.
Nice To Haves
- New APP or an APP wishing to change specialties.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to patients through the following activities: Takes comprehensive history and performs physical examinations
- Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
- Performs therapeutic procedures in accordance with procedural privileges, skill and proficiency as approved by the Clinical Division Chief (see Specialty Specific Items below).
- Initiates referrals to other health care providers, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
- Documents and bills for direct care provided when appropriate
- Utilizes current research and evidence-based decision-making in all clinical practice
- Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research
- Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization
- Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education
- Attends education and academic sessions as determined by APP Fellowship Coordinator or APP Fellowship Director
- Completes presentations, lectures, QI projects or other academic requirements as set by MUSC APP Fellowship Director or Department
- Participates in required MUSC APP Fellowship activities
- APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
- Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest
- Chest tube and pacing wire removal
- Arterial line placement
- Ultrasound guided IV placement
- Wound vac placement
- Simple suture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
