Advance Practice Provider, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Responsibilities: Manages patients with the highest degree of independence in provision of patient care services with minimal physician supervision and in a highly specialized area and across the continuum. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan Surgically close wounds, incision and drainage, debridement, dressing (the surgeon must remain in the immediate area).Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care..Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence based medicine. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner. Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Participates in the department call rotation and/ or weekend/holiday rounding as required.prescribe medication Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators Supports IRB approved clinical research/trials through a variety of activities including but not limited to: ordering diagnostic tests, prescreening patients, recording laboratory and diagnostic results, administering therapeutic interventions per trial protocols and documenting outcomes per hospital and trial protocols. Acts as an advanced resource for the specialty area Develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate an implement the treatment plan Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Acts as a role model and resource person for staff. Assists in teaching students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures. Participates in review and revision of policies and procedures. Establishes relationships with professional and other health-related groups within the community. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families. Participates in basic science and clinical research projects.

Qualifications: Education/TrainingMN or MSN or DNP or PhD or DNS degree in nursing required Licensure/CertificationARNP license in the state of Florida. After July 1, 2006, licensure applicants are required to have national advanced certification from an approved nursing specialty board. Maintains current BLS certificationACLS, NRP, PALS, are required for certain areas. Experience Five (5) years nurse practitioner experience to include two (2) years’ experience in specialty