Cardiothoracic Surgical APP | Avera Heart Hospital
About The Position
At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employees, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cardiothoracic surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care, including surgical assistance, inpatient management, and outpatient clinical services. This position is essential to our multidisciplinary approach to delivering exceptional surgical care.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in South Dakota required.
- Experience in endovascular vein and artery harvesting is required.
- Proficient in clinical assessment, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment planning.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or PA with a focus on cardiology or cardiovascular surgery preferred.
- Strong background in inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as first assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
- Perform endovascular harvesting of saphenous veins and radial arteries for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and other procedures.
- Manage hospitalized cardiothoracic patients, including pre- and post-operative care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Perform patient evaluations, assessments, and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conduct follow-up visits and manage the ongoing care of cardiothoracic surgical patients in the clinic setting.
- Educate patients and families about post operative care.
- Help coordinate follow-up care back to cardiology once post cardiothoracic surgery care has been determined to be completed.
- Proficient in the use of advanced surgical equipment and techniques related to vein and artery harvesting.
- Skilled in the management of wound care, suturing, and other perioperative tasks.
- Actively participate in case discussions and care planning with the cardiovascular surgical and medical teams.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the cardiovascular department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
