APP - CVT Surgery - Experienced

Atrium Health
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
1237 Harding Place (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
Overview Job Summary Provides patient care and surgical under leadership supervision. Primarily responsible for first assisting in surgery as well as endovascular vein harvesting. Possesses knowledge of the procedures performed by Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeons. Essential Functions Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments. Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care. Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures. Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications. Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations. Determines treatment plan for patient. Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record. Acts as a patient advocate for the population served. Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested. Performs clinic duties one day a week with assigned physician. Performs Endoscopic Vein Harvest Proficiently. Provides weeknight Call on a Q3 or Q4 rotation; weekend Call responsibilities on a Q3 or Q4 rotation. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations. Education, Experience and Certifications. Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate. 3 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience required. Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served. Physician Assistant Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.