Cardiac Surgery- Advanced Practice Provider- 40hrs- Rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

1d•$123 - $128•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Auburn Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital and member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking an experienced Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a full-time capacity. We are committed to fostering a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity through our WE CARE values. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced PA or NP with a strong background in cardiac surgery and cardiothoracic critical care who is comfortable working in both the operating room and inpatient setting. Join a collaborative cardiac surgery team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive academic medical center environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of cardiac surgery and/or cardiothoracic ICU experience
Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience required
First assist surgical experience required
Strong clinical judgment, procedural skills, and ability to work independently
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Graduate of an AAPA-accredited Physician Assistant program
Current Massachusetts PA license and board certification
ACLS certification required
Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and DEA certification required
Master's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited institution
Current Massachusetts RN and APRN licensure
National board certification in NP specialty area
Graduate of an American Academy of Physician Assistant (AAPA)-approved PA training program.
Board certification as outlined by the Massachusetts State Board of Registration of Physician Assistants.
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is required.
Massachusetts Controlled Substance (DPH) and DEA certificates are required.
Surgical experience preferred, including experience in performing or assisting with acute hospital-level ICU/surgical procedures.
Two or more years of clinical experience in an inpatient setting are desired, preferably ICU or acute care center.
Excellent interpersonal skills for positive interaction with patients, physicians, and other staff

Nice To Haves

Surgical experience preferred, including experience in performing or assisting with acute hospital-level ICU/surgical procedures.
Two or more years of clinical experience in an inpatient setting are desired, preferably ICU or acute care center.

Responsibilities

First assist in cardiac surgery procedures
Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
Provide care across the Cardiothoracic ICU and Step-Down Unit
Perform and manage bedside procedures, including chest tube management and removal
Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support seamless transitions of care
Functions as a conduit for all patient-care related information between attending physician, consultants, house staff, nursing, and other ancillary staff.
Determines and relays to other providers, as appropriate, modified treatment plans and/or other interventions.
Provides first-level response to acute changes in patient status or complications and initiates appropriate measures.
Performs daily patient rounding and follow-up for cardiac surgical patients including physical examination, and diagnostic and therapeutic intervention(s).
Orders routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, medications, and consultations for patients on the service, to be co-signed within 24 hours by a physician involved in the patient's care.
Documents on a daily basis in the permanent medical record the patient status and further plan based on interpreted data.
Elicits a detailed history, performs physical examinations, writes assessments and orders, and presents pertinent data for all cardiac surgical admissions.
Performs the skills as outlined in the Cardiac Surgery physician assistant delineation of privileges (i.e. removal of chest tubes/pacing wires, arterial line placement, central line placement, foley catheter placement, etc.).
Orients medical students, physician assistant students, surgical interns, and junior surgical residents to Mount Auburn Hospital patient-care practices and hospital policies and procedures.
Performs and/or assists the physician staff in requirements for hemodynamic monitoring and overall preparation of the patient for surgery.
Plans and executes all coordinate elements of the patient discharge.