Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner OR Cardiovascular Surgery Regional

Overview

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PA/NP (D), Cardiovascular Surgery OR - Regional

Full-time, Day Shift

Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

The ideal candidate will have surgical first assist experience and strong clinical competencies. Must be able to thrive within a high-functioning team. The provider’s responsibilities will include assisting in the operating room (including endoscopic/open vein and endoscopic radial artery harvesting); rotating night call on weeknights and weekends. This position is a regional position allocating the majority of case coverage at Royal Oak but with occasional cross-coverage at Troy and Dearborn Hospitals.

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Provides on-call coverage.
• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
• Endoscopic Vein & Radial Artery harvest using the Hemopro 2 system
• First assistant: cases include CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, complex aortic repair, aortic dissection, ECMO Insertion, IABP insertion, Impella, David procedure, Ross procedure, Robotic MV
• Perform procedures: central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube placement, and groin cutdown
• Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, blood tests, and x-rays.
• Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient
• Participates in the care and medical decision making for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients at Corewell Health.

Education / Training:

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience:

• 1 to 3 years' experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Cardiovascular Surgery OR setting, strongly preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital is a premiere clinical and academic hospital, providing expert care for patients with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in the top 25 in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report and 2nd in Michigan, our cardiovascular program provides access to innovative treatments and therapies. Physicians and community hospitals count on us to perform complex surgical procedures and care for critically ill patients.

APPs are highly respected collaborators, working as a part of a cohesive team to ensure our patients receive exceptional care, while being committed to our culture of Putting Patients First.

This is where extraordinary begins. Find out where it can take you and your career. Apply Now!

Primary

Location:

Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name: MLP APC Cardiovascular Surgery - Royal Oak

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

Hours of Work: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

Days Worked:
Days Vary

Weekend Frequency:
On-call weekends

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