What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Full Time - Topeka position at Stormont-Vail Healthcare, Inc.?
Schedule : Full time - 36 hours / week or greaterShift : 12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America)Weekly Work Schedule : M - F, with call and weekendsJob InformationExemption Status : ExemptA Brief OverviewWorks closely with surgeons in providing patient care in both a hospital and office clinic setting. This position assists CVT surgeons in providing patient consultation and evaluation; assistance with surgical procedures in the operating room and other locations; coordination of admissions and discharges. This position is also responsible to provide documentation of services provided in compliance with established medical records, medical staff and billing procedures. This position is required to take call every fifth weekday and every fifth weekend. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail HealthCare is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Education Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an accredited PA / APRN program. Meets educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined / outlined by specific department policy.Experience Qualifications
- Experience in cardiovascular patient care. Preferred
- OR First Assist experience. Preferred
- Endovascular vein harvesting experience. PreferredSkills and Abilities
- All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse - KSBN Must have valid APRN licensure. Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners. Required or
- Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Required within 4 months of hire.
- Additional certification may be required in certain patient care settings or populations. The department director will provide specific information and the time frame in which such certification may be attained at the time of hire / transfer into department.What you will do
- Perform duties in surgery to include : (supervising surgeon is always present) o First assist o Harvesting of vascular conduits o Using and handling instruments o Assisting in providing exposure (retraction, suction) o Handling tissue o Suturing o Providing hemostasis
- Make daily inpatient rounds and record pertinent patient progress in charts.
- Perform postoperative follow-up care inpatient and ambulatory to include : o Remove sutures, staples o Incise and drain superficial skin infections o Debride, suture care for superficial wounds o Change / remove wound dressings o Initiate emergency resuscitation and stabilization measures on any patient as required o Insertion and / or removal of catheter / tubes to include chest tubes, necklines, arterial lines o Removal of pacing wires Complete progress / consult notes and care for patients as per organizational bylaws
- Write orders, standing orders, and document pertinent data in hospital charts for review and counter signature by surgeon.
- Perform histories and physicals. Prescribe medications and intravenous fluids.
- Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont-Vail HealthCare mission, strategic plans, and all internal / external regulations, policies and procedures. Practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols. Supports the established care models of Stormont Vail Regional Health Center. Has prescriptive authority per Kansas Nurse Practice Act and SVHC protocols.
- Initiate consultation and monitor patients for special tests.
- Dictate or write progress notes, consults notes, and discharge summaries. Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
- Provide preliminary assessment and interpretation of various diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, electrocardiograms and radiologic studies.
- Arrange patient admissions and dismissals to include referral of patients to appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources in the community, or other physicians.
- Communicates with families, employers, institutions and other healthcare providers regarding patient's treatment and status.
- Assumes on-call responsibilities as assigned.
- Incumbents will maintain bedside nursing skills by providing three flexible bedside nursing shifts per month and may be designated to work at the bedside for further shifts. Maintenance of skills work and assignment at bedside will be determined by leadership.Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options
- Position is Patient FacingRemote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work Capability
- HybridScope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands
- Balancing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders) : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs) : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crawling : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Automatic) : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard) : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination : Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling : Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor) : Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand) : Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Handling : Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Hearing : Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Kneeling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Lifting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Pulling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Pushing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Reaching (Forward) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Repetitive Motions : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Sitting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Standing : Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Stooping : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Walking : Frequently 3-5 HoursWorking Conditions
- Burn : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Chemical : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Combative Patients : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Dusts : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Electrical : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Explosive : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Extreme Temperatures : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Mechanical : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Needle Stick : Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Noise / Sounds : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Other Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Poor Ventilation, Fumes and / or Gases : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Radiant Energy : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Hazards (other) : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Vibration : Rarely less than 1 hour
- Wet and / or Humid : Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications : race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Learn More
