Inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery APN — Acute Care NP

ACNP - CV/CT Inpatient

4, 10hr shifts/week
Days - inpatient only - 1 in 4 rotating weekends

The NP CV/CT Surgery - Non‑Operative is a licensed, certified healthcare provider who renders direct patient care and has prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid, in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice and typically cares for adult and pediatric cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery patients outside the operating room.

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem‑focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribe or recommend medical drug therapies or related treatments; perform procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost; recommend interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence‑based medicine, and standards of care; collaborate with physicians and team members when appropriate; evaluate patient's response to health care and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion; counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over‑the‑counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes; initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope or expertise.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the provider’s specialty, level of experience and training.
• Manage patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, ICU, emergency services).
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
• Perform follow‑ups with patients both pre‑ and post‑operatively; may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

• Knowledge of information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes‑based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Educational:
  Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience:
  
  More than 1 year of experience.
• Certification, license, registration:
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)/ ACNP
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

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