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Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic OR Full Time Days Detroit
Detroit, MI
Job Description
- As a member of the healthcare team, is responsible for providing advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and initiation of treatment in collaboration with the attending Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic surgeons.
- Clinical activities are authorized and performed under the supervision but not necessarily in the presence of a physician member of the medical staff.
- Prescriptive authority is a delegated privilege under the collaborating physician.
- Assists pre-, intra, and post-care of all cardiac and thoracic patients.
- Prepares and records patient histories, performs rounds and physical examinations, records discharge summaries, assists in all surgical procedures, performs endoscope vein and radial artery harvesting intra-operatively and formulates post-operative treatment plans for patients.
- Specific procedures within the specialty are individually credentialed, based on background training and experience.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Requires a bachelor's degree; completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant or Surgeon's Assistant program; Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA); and current basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS / ACLS) certification.
- -OR-Master's degree in nursing, National board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner
- Cardiothoracic and vascular critical care or surgical experience is preferred. Requires good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as organizational skills, familiarity with computers, and excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- Ability to react to crisis situations quickly and effectively using department protocols and guidelines.
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license, current.
- National Provider Identification number, current.
- Basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS / ACLS) certification, current.
- Cardiothoracic and vascular, critical care or surgical experience is preferred.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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