Schedule: Full-time nights with ability to flex to alternate shifts based on the needs of the service. Weekends and holidays are required.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct thorough patient assessments, perform physical examinations, and formulate assessments and diagnoses. Initiate, review, and revise treatment plans, ensuring accurate documentation and presentation of data to the supervising physician.
• Medical Practice Support: Provide essential patient care services within the medical practice. Provide support and act as a resource to nursing staff. Direct inpatient pre and post op care of patients admitted to the cardiothoracic surgery service.
• Referrals and Consultations: Make referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary and consult with physicians for further definitive therapy. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Diagnostic Tests and Procedures: Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures, maintaining a commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Patient Education: Instruct and counsel patients on healthcare, health maintenance, medical problems, treatment plans, nutrition, and related issues, ensuring a patient-centered approach.
• System Coordination: Facilitate efficient patient movement through the healthcare system and optimizing resource utilization through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Audits and Research Involvement: Participate in audits and research initiatives within the healthcare setting, contributing valuable insights and helping to advance our understanding and practices in Cardiothoracic surgical care.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other duties as assigned by management, contributing to the overall success of the healthcare team.

If you are a compassionate healthcare professional with a passion for Cardiothoracic Surgical care and meet the qualifications outlined below, we invite you to apply today. Join us in providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing or completion of a course for Nurse Practitioner and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in acute care, adult/gerontology, and/or family nurse practitioner. Current NYS RN license. One year experience as a NP in an acute care setting.

Physician Assistant: NYS license and certification as a Physician Assistant. Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) from an accredited school of Physician Assistants. One year experience as a PA in an acute care setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Board certification. Experience working in a fast-paced medical practice. Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Three years of experience as a NP/PA in an acute care setting.

Application Instructions

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Special Notes:

Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.