Cardiac Surgery Advance Practice Practitioner; Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant--Tri Valley

Position: Cardiac Surgery Advance Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Stanford Health Care-Tri Valley
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Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Cardiac Surgery Advance Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Stanford Health Care-Tri Valley

Join a supportive team of 2 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers. Stanford Healthcare Tri Valley is a 167 Bed Hospital with closed ICU and 24-coverage by in house intensivists. The selected candidate can anticipate working 6, 12-hour shifts and 1, 8-hour shift in a 2 week pay period. Call is evenly shared with the APPs as well as the case load.

The incoming APP can anticipate 2 and half days of clinic, when not in the OR, they will spend their time rounding in the ICU, Step Down Unit and TAVR days. This role is best described as a heavy OR, Inpatient and clinic position. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to assist with a diverse range of cases, including Conduit Harvesting, Congenital Heart Disease, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease, Lung and Esophageal Cancer, Mitral Valve Disease, Thoracic Disease, Thoracic Trauma, and Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, among others.

The annual case count for EVH is between 100 - 150.

Campus

Location:

5555 W. Las Positas Blvd.

Pleasanton, California

Schedule:

- OR any day of week, 2, ½ day clinic Days , TAVR day

- 1, 8 hours every 2 weeks and 6, 12  hour shifts within a 2 week period

Call:

24/7 call is split evenly amongst the team. The hiring manager will elaborate on the call schedule.

Call pay - eligible after 3-6 months' probationary period with demonstrated ability to operate with all surgeons and vein harvest competence. This was shared about main campus

1. 1 weeknight every 2 weeks: $500 per pay period

2. 1 weekend (Friday-Sunday) every 9 weekends (depending on calendar); $2,100 per call weekend

3. The numbers in a & b are the base values (bonus); and while on call, any hours worked while on call are clocked and paid at the hourly rate + any associated differential (night, weekend)

4. Will work holidays on call ($800 per day) at most 1
-2 holidays per year depending on the calendar/scheduling needs (27/7 operation)

Qualifications:

- Minimum 1 year of experience in operating room and clinical settings.

- Prior experience as a First or Second Assistant is essential; EVH experience preferred.

- Current CPR and BLS certification.

- Strong understanding of sterile techniques and infection control.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Will consider NP if they have RNFA

Staff Level APP

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as a First or Second assistant during cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

-  Assist the surgeon with positioning and draping of the patient, as well as suturing and tissue handling.

- Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.

- Assist with setup and breakdown of operating room before and after surgeries.

- Support the surgeon during minimally invasive procedures.

- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure the safe and efficient completion of surgical procedures.

- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

** This is a Stanford Health Care job.*
* ** A Brief Overview*
* The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant

Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

** Locations*
* Stanford Health Care

** What you will do*
* + Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.

+ Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.

+ Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.

+ Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient's record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure:
Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs;
Formulary Protocol].

+ Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.

+ Orders physical therapy,…