Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinician
2 days ago
The Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinician is a key member of our multidisciplinary team, responsible for evaluating and treating cardiothoracic surgery patients. This role requires advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, with a focus on coordination, consultation, education, leadership, and research.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the cardiothoracic surgery clinic with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Provides clinic nursing care and delegation of clinical duties to LPNs and MAs while in clinic.
- Assesses and documents the needs of patients and family members.
- Participates in planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating programs in cardiothoracic surgery for continuity of care.
- Develops, implements, and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to cardiothoracic surgery patients from referring institutions.
- Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem-solving techniques.
- Rounds on hospitalized patients to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home, and outpatient care.
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
- Reports actual or potential risk management situations using the hospital notification system.
- Performs minor procedures in the clinic as instructed by the surgeon.
- Provides consultations on inpatients.
- Assists physician with diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures performed during outpatient visits.
- Participates in the control and utilization of patient care supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
- Follows SIU HealthCare procedures to capture patient charges for supplies and procedures.
- Performs clinic laboratory testing and procedural testing according to clinic protocols.
- Reports findings to physician and records on patient medical record.
- Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize physician productivity and minimize patient wait times.
- Schedules follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures, and other testing as ordered by the MD.
- Prepares for upcoming clinics by obtaining history from referring physician, pertinent radiologic studies, laboratory results, and operative reports when appropriate.
- Communicates with call center, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs.
- Acts as liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies.
- Independently runs an outpatient clinic.
- Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care and necessary prevention activities.
- Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to the area of health relating to cardiothoracic surgery.
- Provides orientation to daily clinic activities and training for nursing personnel, students, and residents.
- Assists with instruction of secretaries in the provision of patient activities.
- Functions as resource person for general public requesting information regarding assigned Division and SIU Department of Surgery as a whole.
- Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to cardiothoracic surgery patients.
- Completes annual training and competencies.
- Applies a scientific process to advance the service provided to patients.
- Participates with physicians and data manager in the enrollment and maintenance of patients on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
- Through appropriate committees, initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research.
- Participates with nursing and other colleagues in the publication of approved research findings.
- Recognizes and utilizes opportunities to function as a change agent by recommending and introducing practice innovations.
- Applies the total quality management process to plan and implement change.
- Utilizes advanced knowledge to act as a consultant to nurses and other members of the healthcare team regarding complex patient-related problems.
- Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and healthcare professionals regarding current otolaryngology health protocols.
- Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees.
- As a member of the multidisciplinary team, establishes a strategic direction for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
- Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
- Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
- Successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program or physician assistant program.
- Passing score on national certifying examination.
- Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).
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