Cardiovascular OR Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (full-time) - Henry Ford Health Jackson

Henry Ford Hospital•Jackson, MI

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Henry Ford Health Jackson is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team. The role involves working 8- or 10-hour shifts with 3-4 days in the cardiovascular operating room assisting cardiac and vascular surgeons-including vein harvesting-and 1-2 days in the outpatient clinic. This position focuses primarily on inpatient care with clinic rotation and includes call coverage. The APP will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, dietitians, and pharmacists to provide comprehensive care for cardiovascular postoperative patients requiring ICU-level monitoring. Candidates must be able to manage patients aged 18 and older. Prior OR experience such as RNFA or first assist and vein harvesting skills are preferred. As a member of the healthcare team, is responsible for providing advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and initiation of treatment in collaboration with the attending Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic surgeons. Clinical activities are authorized and performed under the supervision but not necessarily in the presence of a physician member of the medical staff. Prescriptive authority is a delegated privilege under the collaborating physician. Assists pre-, intra, and post-care of all cardiac and thoracic patients. Prepares and records patient histories, performs rounds and physical examinations, records discharge summaries, assists in all surgical procedures, performs endoscope vein and radial artery harvesting intra-operatively and formulates post-operative treatment plans for patients. Specific procedures within the specialty are individually credentialed, based on background training and experience.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor¿s Degree
Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant or Surgeon's Assistant program
Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
Current basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS / ACLS) certification
NP - Completion of a Nurse Practitioner training program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
PA - Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
NP - Certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan
PA - Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)
National certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
DEA/CSL, required through credentialing.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Commitment to patient-centered are and continuous professional development.

Nice To Haves

Cardiothoracic and vascular critical care or surgical experience is preferred.
Prior OR experience such as RNFA or first assist and vein harvesting skills are preferred.
Vein Harvesting, preferred
OR First Assist, preferred
EPIC Experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing advanced assessment
Differential diagnosis
Clinical decision making
Initiation of treatment in collaboration with the attending Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic surgeons
Assists pre-, intra, and post-care of all cardiac and thoracic patients
Prepares and records patient histories
Performs rounds and physical examinations
Records discharge summaries
Assists in all surgical procedures
Performs endoscope vein and radial artery harvesting intra-operatively
Formulates post-operative treatment plans for patients