Cardiovascular Surgery - Lansing, MI - NP/PA

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, a leading healthcare provider in Mid-Michigan, is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Surgery NP/PA to join our growing and dynamic team. Located in Lansing, MI, our organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care within a diverse and family-friendly community. As part of our continued expansion, we are committed to improving access to high-quality medical services throughout the region. At UMH-Sparrow, we uphold a strong mission, vision, and values focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and community impact. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative environment where innovation and quality care are at the forefront.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited PA/NP Program
Michigan PA/NP License
BCLS
ACLS
Maintain CME activity as required by the State and National licensing board
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
First Assist and Vein Harvesting experience required

Responsibilities

Facilitate appropriate patient admission to appropriate hospital bed, including inter and intra hospital transfers.
Perform and dictate History & Physicals, Consultations, Discharge Summaries and SOAP notes on any/all patient floors.
Facilitate appropriate outpatient care in terms of all necessary referrals to outside physicians.
Assists with development of plan of care based on patient assessment.
Reviews x-rays and monitors lab values and other diagnostic reports.
Performs daily rounds and charts documentation on any/all patient floors.
Respond to all general surgery emergencies.
Determine need for and perform core specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and other procedures.
Initiate and manage cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Take leadership role in all in and outpatient nursing duties including outpatient consultation, follow up exams and surgical scheduling.
Manage outpatient prescriptions for surgical patients.
Monitors and adjusts medications and dosages.
Participate in endoscopy under the direction of the primary surgeon.
Take call in accordance with primary covering surgeon.
Perform minor procedures such as Incision and drainage, evacuation of hematoma, drain removal, Lap Band adjustments, suturing in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
Urethral catheterization of the bladder.
Peripheral and or central intravenous catheter insertion.
Collaboration with the surgeon and other health care professionals for optimal surgical outcome.
Assisting the anaesthesiologist when applicable.
Assisting with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping.
Providing wound exposure.
Handling and cutting tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury.
Using and manipulating surgical instruments and medical devices skillfully.
First assisting surgeon in operating room and demonstrating proficiency in all aspects as taught by the supervising physician.
Providing homeostasis.
Suturing tissue and closing wounds.
Assisting in the safe delivery of the patient to the recovery room.
Communicating to appropriate health care personnel and family members.
Participating in pre and postoperative care/teaching and discharge planning with physician supervision.
Pre-assessment of the patient, including review of lab work, etc.
Rounding on inpatients, seeing patients in office, performing and assisting in-office procedures.
Provides patient/family education from admission to discharge re: diet, medications, exercise, risk factors, follow-up visits, etc.
Facilitate timely patient discharge.
Communicates daily.
Other procedures as designated by attending/supervising physician.