Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery (Non-OR)

University of Minnesota Physicians • Minneapolis, MN

10d • $150,753 - $193,551 • Onsite

About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery Team, primarily at University of Minnesota Medical Center. This role involves covering inpatient ICU and step-down units as well as outpatient clinic, providing care to patients with cardiac conditions ranging from routine to complex, including end-stage heart failure and transplant. The position requires providing and coordinating surgical care for adults with selected cardiothoracic diseases throughout their evaluation and treatment course, including hospital admission, surgical intervention, inpatient care, consultations, and discharge planning. This includes clinic follow-up, providing information to referring physicians and institutions, and patient/family education. The individual will also provide and coordinate continuity of care between the hospital floor setting, operating room, and clinic, demonstrating a commitment to exemplary patient care. Responsibilities include assessment and management of patients in cardiothoracic surgical services, writing admission and daily notes, ordering and directing discharge planning and follow-up, and working to improve the quality of care and decrease length of stay on the inpatient service. This involves obtaining patient histories, performing physical and psychological health assessments, providing patient and family education and counseling, and ensuring continuity of health care services. Direct management of postoperative care in the ICU, step-down units, and wards, including removing chest tubes, drains, and temporary pacemaker wires, is also a key component.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NP’s).
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Nice To Haves

• Previous ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgery or Cardiology experience is preferred
• A willingness and interest to learn and work in ICU settings.
• Motivation, a history of leadership, emphasis on teamwork
• Interest in process improvement

Responsibilities

• Cover inpatient ICU and step-down units as well as outpatient clinic
• Provide care to patients with cardiac conditions, ranging from the routine to the complex (such as end-stage heart failure and transplant)
• Provide and coordinate surgical care for adults with selected cardiothoracic diseases throughout the course of evaluation and treatment, including hospital admission, surgical intervention, inpatient care, consultations, and discharge planning
• Provide and coordinate continuity of care between the hospital floor setting, operating room, and clinic
• Share responsibility for assessment and management of patient in cardiothoracic surgical services
• Write admission and daily notes, order and direct discharge planning and follow up
• Work to improve the quality of care and to decrease length of stay on the inpatient service
• Obtain patient histories, perform physical and psychological health assessments, provide patient and family education and counseling, ensure continuity of health care services
• Provide direct management of postoperative care in the clinical settings of the ICU, step-down units, and wards including removing chest tubes, drains and temporary pacemaker wires

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed