APP, Integrative Aortic Program, Part Time
About The Position
The IAP/CTS APP is responsible for follow up of all patients in the registry who are under surveillance for their thoracic aneurysm/dilated aorta and/or who have had surgical intervention for their aneurysm including aortic dissection. The APP is responsible for comprehensive assessment and patient education regarding the results of imaging as it relates to risk stratification. Guideline Directed Surveillance will be employed. The IAP/CTS APP will provide education regarding signs and symptoms to report, and reinforcement of activity restrictions for patient safety. The IAP/CTS APP will provide pre op and post discharge care of Cardiac surgery/aortic surgery patients. The IAP/CTS APP is responsible for planning and organizing support groups for patients who have undergone surgery for thoracic aortic aneurysm for patients and family members in the surveillance program. The IAP/CTS APP leads the multi-disciplinary IAP conference.
Requirements
- Current Advanced Practice Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery nurse practitioner experience or in area of specialty.
- Certification in related specialty required.
Responsibilities
- Follow up of all patients in the registry who are under surveillance for their thoracic aneurysm/dilated aorta and/or who have had surgical intervention for their aneurysm including aortic dissection.
- Comprehensive assessment and patient education regarding the results of imaging as it relates to risk stratification.
- Employ Guideline Directed Surveillance.
- Provide education regarding signs and symptoms to report, and reinforcement of activity restrictions for patient safety.
- Provide pre op and post discharge care of Cardiac surgery/aortic surgery patients.
- Planning and organizing support groups for patients who have undergone surgery for thoracic aortic aneurysm for patients and family members in the surveillance program.
- Lead the multi-disciplinary IAP conference.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (varies)
- Wellness Time Off
- Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
