Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and
chronic patients illness and diseases within both an outpatient
clinic and inpatient hospital setting.
- Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and
assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes
medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.
- Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of
determining management and treatment of patients. Performs minor
surgeries and routine procedures. Consults with physician as
appropriate. Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in
the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by
a physician.
- Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring
treatments and therapy plans. Counsels, instructs and educates
patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive
health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease,
treatment options, and normal growth and development.
- Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety
of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning,
provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps,
defibrillators, and pacemakers.
- Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and
non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings,
including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's
diagnosis or changing medical condition.
- Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries
of patient care. Maintains records according to established
standards and guidelines.
- Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the
continued care of patients. Follows through with nursing staff to
ensure patient receives recommended care.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licenses & CertificationsPhysician Assistant license
issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.Physician
Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Registered Nurse
license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices,
andAdvanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state
of Wisconsin, andNurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by
the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), orNurse
Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of
Nurse Practitioners (AANP), andDrug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) Registration, andBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association
(AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department
discretion.DegreesBachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.Master's
Degree in Nursing.Required Functional ExperienceCardiovascular or
Cardiovascular ICU experience (even as RN) preferred.Knowledge,
Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated high level of clinical proficiency,
and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work
independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to
effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with
others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize
effectively.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist
continuously throughout the workday.
- Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
- perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person
present.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical,
electrical, chemical, and radiation as well as blood and body
fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment (i.e.,
goggles, lead apron, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as
necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, West Allis , Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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