Job DescriptionUnder the supervision of Cardiac Surgeons and within the Nurse Practitioner's competence, the Nurse Practitioner provides services to cardiac surgical patients. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of the work up and care of the patients in the unit including management of MCS and Heart Transplant patients. Summary of Essential Duties: Obtain and perform history and physical examinations Record and interpret pertinent data (i.e., labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.), including writing orders and discharges Evaluate, treat and diagnose patients under the supervision of a licensed physician Write a daily progress note on inpatients, collate inpatient records and perform discharge summaries, utilizing the electronic medical record. Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds Coordinate ongoing overall patient care with physician staff, nursing staff and other ancillary care providers to ensure treatment plans are implemented Assist or perform bedside procedures within the scope of service Maintain communication with patients and families regarding care Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices Perform other related duties as required Participation in Quality activities, including Unit Practice Committees The NP will be working with a large PA/NPs in the team, and will be responsible to provide comprehensive services primarily in the step down unit, consultative service and occasionally in the outpatient clinic.
ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities- Management of postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients in the stepdown unit
- Daily patient rounds and care coordination
- Development and implementation of treatment plans
- Collaboration with surgeons, consulting services, and interdisciplinary team members
- Discharge planning and patient/family education
- Management of mechanical circulatory support patients
- Performance of procedures within approved APP privileges
- Documentation and compliance with departmental standards
Typical Day-to-Day Duties- Rounding at night at 6pm
- Assessment and management of postoperative cardiac surgery patients
- Review and interpretation of diagnostic studies and laboratory results
- Coordination of multidisciplinary care plans
- Participation in patient and family education
- Procedural support and bedside interventions within scope of practice
- Management of mechanical circulatory support devices
- Discharge planning and follow-up coordination
QualificationsNurse Practitioner (NP) Qualifications:Education:- Master of Nursing Degree.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered.
Experience:- One (1) plus years' experience as Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- Experience with cardiac surgery preferred.
Licensure/Certifications Requirements:- Current CA RN License.
- Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.
- National Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current DEA License.
- Current ACLS certification required.
Physician Assistant (PA-C) Qualifications:Education- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Experience- One (1) plus years' experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
- Experience with cardiac surgery preferred.
License/Certification- Current, unrestricted California PA-C license.
- DEA License required.
- National PA certification.
- ACLS Life Support certification.
