Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic OR Contingent Macomb Hospital
About The Position
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. Flexible to work at least at least 2 shifts per month.
Requirements
- Bachelors 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
- Requires good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as organizational skills, familiarity with computers, and excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to react to crisis situations quickly and effectively using department protocols and guidelines
- 1 year of previous First Assist experience
Nice To Haves
- Robotic experience
- Cardiothoracic and vascular critical care or surgical experience
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
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
