Advanced Practice Professional -Thoracic Surgery

JOB TITLE & CODE

Advanced Practice Professional (APP) - HVI
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Thoracic
Job Codes:
Nurse Practitioner (85002), Physician Assistant (85102)

Heart and Vascular Institute

Direct Supervisor/Director of Advanced Practice Professional of the Heart and Vascular Institute

Exempt

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers
• Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia
• American Heart Association BLS certification required. Additional life support certification at the discretion of the department
• Department specific: APRNs requesting to be privileged as First Assists in peri‑operative services will be required to complete ANOR approved CNOR Certificate program and obtain a passing grade on CNOR certification exam
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department

• Eligible new graduates will be considered

• CT Surgery, Acute care or cardiology experience preferred

• Bachelor’s OR Master’s Degree as a Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant required
• Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required
• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine
• American Heart Association BLS certification required. Additional life support certification at the discretion of the department
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department

• Eligible new graduates will be considered

• Masters level education as Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant preferred

• CT Surgery, Acute care or cardiology experience preferred

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for cardiothoracic surgery patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting
• Completes daily rounds: consults and/or pre‑procedure evaluations during weekdays and as applicable, weekends/holidays as determined by specific clinical site and specialty
• Completes integrated assessments, documents efficient and precise clinical evaluations/plan in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• With the collaboration of faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional labs and/or diagnostic studies or consults as deemed appropriate
• Performs, interprets and/or communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice in the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Communicates to patient’s comprehensive care team results of labs/diagnostic studies following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice, regarding abnormal findings in the evaluation of the patient
• Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for CT Surgery patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary
• Identifies unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention with appropriate resources, in the clinic and/or hospital setting
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care
• Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient followup appointments in the clinic (as applicable)
• Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification
• Possess and/or acquire the appropriate surgical skill set to be able to first assist in all CT surgery operations performed by the service (as applicable)
• Possess and/or acquire the appropriate surgical skill set to be able to perform open…