Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery (Anderson Campus)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Easton, PA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in collaboration with, the attending physician. These services include, but are not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. This role encompasses diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner acts as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Must be board eligible or board-Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac Experienced Preferred

Responsibilities

Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient and their families.
Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and accurately interpreting test results.
Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans.
Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions.
Provides high-quality health care based on best practice and/or evidenced-based medicine.
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and aligned with granted clinical privileges.
Conducts virtual care services, including live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via St. Luke’s virtual care platform.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Maintains required continuing medical education.
Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment.
Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship, when assigned.
Demonstrates performance improvement in clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
Competent in utilizing electronic medical records, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides documentation that is optimal for billing.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources.
Peri-operative (pre- & post-) assessment and management of assigned surgical patients, ensuring appropriate orders have been placed and completed.
Assists surgeon in the intra-operative care of the surgical patient during scheduled and emergency procedures, as assigned (e.g., First/second surgical assist, drain placement, wound closure, application of sterile dressings).
Daily evaluations and rounding of post-operative patients, determining and ordering appropriate studies and therapeutic regimens.
Assists in outpatient office hours with pre- and post-operative evaluation of patients, completion of associated documentation, and communication with referring and family physicians.
Knowledge of and maintenance of pertinent surgical patient databases in relation to performance and quality improvement.