Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Cardiothoracic Surgery/OR
About The Position
University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who will provide care and assist in surgery for patients on the Cardiothoracic Surgery Team at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. In this Role you will: Cover inpatient floor; endoscopic vessel harvesting and OR first assisting. Provide care to patients with cardiac conditions, ranging from the routine to the complex (such as end-stage heart failure and transplant). Our specialists provide comprehensive surgical expertise. Valve repair for aortic and mitral valve pathology is commonly performed, employing innovative techniques of leaflet excision, chordal replacement, annuloplasty, and valve resuspension. In addition to harvesting saphenous vein for coronary artery bypasses. Coordinate and provide 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. This includes clinic follow-up, providing information to referring physicians and institutions, and patient /family education. Provide and coordinate continuity of care between the hospital floor setting, operating room, and clinic. This individual must show commitment to exemplary patient care. 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.
Requirements
- A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
- NP applicants much have first assist training.
- Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
- Licensed or eligible to obtain a license through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Nursing (PNPs).
- Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced assisting in cardiac surgery, including first assist vessel harvest
- Previous ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgery or Cardiology experience.
- Have a willingness and interest to learn and work in ICU settings.
Responsibilities
- Cover inpatient floor; endoscopic vessel harvesting and OR first assisting.
- Provide care to patients with cardiac conditions, ranging from the routine to the complex (such as end-stage heart failure and transplant).
- Coordinate and provide 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
