Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

1 week ago

Atlanta, GA, United States Grady Health System Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady

SUMMARY:

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions primarily in the operating room (OR), consults, clinic, and acute care settings. The APP assists in evaluating and treating patients in step-down, floor, clinic, and consult areas, documenting all care and assessments. Under the supervision and direction of a physician, the APP performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including CABG, AVR, MVR, aortic surgery, VATS, robotic lung and mediastinal surgery, chest tube placement and management, wound suturing, and dressing changes. The APP supports physicians in diagnosing medical conditions, developing and implementing care plans, and prescribing appropriate treatments.

Additional responsibilities include ordering, scheduling, and performing laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures (e.g., urinalysis, pregnancy testing, blood tests, x-rays), as well as communicating the purpose, preparation, and anticipated outcomes of procedures to patients. In collaboration with physicians, the APP coordinates consultations and referrals with other medical professionals and community resources. The APP also plays a key role in patient education, providing guidance on health maintenance, self-examinations, behavior modification, follow-up care, home management, medications, and other aspects of ongoing health and recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Nurse or Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant by the National Board of Medical Examiners, or, the Academy of Physician's Assistants Required
  • Two (2) or more years or experience as a critical care nurse or two (2) years serving as a Physician Assistant
  • Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse is required for NPs
  • Current Georgia Authorization/Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) is required
  • 1 year APP cardiothoracic surgery experience required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required
  • Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support (CALS) preferred


Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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