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Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute's Cardiothoracic Surgery program is seeking a full-time advanced practice provider (APP) to join our growing team. This APP will function independently in the inpatient hospital setting in collaboration with a supervising physician and other members of a multidisciplinary team. Shifts: Nocturnist – 12-hour shifts, proposed 7 days on/7 days off, (can be flexible), position is for night shift, 84 hours per pay period. Weekends, Holidays required. No Call. Travel to other sites may be required. Candidate must be able to work independently and efficiently with strong decision-making skills. Strong communication skills a must. Will be working with a variety of MDs and APPs for inpatient management and coordination of patient care.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate, provide, and assist in providing comprehensive quality patient care to the Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery sub-specialties in collaboration with a supervising physician
Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and consultation under direction of the supervising physician
Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served
Providing care for Sanger patients to include Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery
Manage acute problems that arise including changes in patient status, nursing calls, patient calls, codes and RRTs for Sanger patients we are actively following
Obtain detailed history and physicals on all consultations and admissions that occur during shift
Order and interpret a variety of laboratory and diagnostic testing when indicated for appropriate assessment and treatment
Manages Triage phone line for coordination of patient care, transfers, and communication with other consulting services
Participates in education and training of APP students, APP Fellows, and on-boarding of new APP hires (when appropriate)
Attends and participates in Atrium Health and Sanger required meetings, education, development sessions
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
Must be approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina
Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license required
BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice
Nurse Practitioner: master's degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required
License to practice as a Registered Nurse required
Certification in practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required
ACNP, AGACNP certification preferred based on 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
Experience in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, or Vascular surgery preferred
Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and interpersonal skills when working in a fast paced, high acuity work environment
Able to perform a thorough history and physical assessment
NC Licensure
Nice to have:
Experience in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, or Vascular surgery preferred
ACNP, AGACNP certification preferred based on population served
Physician Assistant: master's degree preferred
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance