Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
UC Health
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Posted: 14-Sep-23
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salary: Open
Categories:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: 845
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The physician assistant(PA) or nursepractitioner(NP) is a licensed provider who has acquired a broad range ofknowledge and skills through the successful completion of a graduate levelphysician assistant or nurse practitioner program. The PA/NP is responsiblefor the assessment and management of various populations of surgical patients,including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriateplans of care and ongoing evaluation. The PA/NP will perform in accordancewith all state and federal regulations and institutional policies including butnot limited to the UCHealth Scope of Practice, prescriptive Guidelines,approved clinical privileges, and UCHealth policy.
PREFERRED: 3-5 years of Cardiothoracic surgicalexperience REQUIRED: OR experience with endoscopic veinharvesting and first assisting
The pay range for this position is$51.75 - $69.61 / hour. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevantexperience.
Work and Call Schedule *Monday through Friday withrotating OR coverage; 2 OR rooms on Monday and Wednesday *Rounding and evaluation of CVICU,floor and clinic patients; divided amongst the PA/NP's *2 full day clinics with patients seenon the other days as needed *1:4-5 weekday call; 1:4-5 weekendcall *No call on Monday-Thursday as the inhouse NP manages patients *Collegial working environment withthe Intensivist in the CVICU
Skills *Skills and integrity to work in ahigh stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizationalclimate *Self-directed and able to demonstrateinitiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position *Ability to utilize appropriateproblem-solving and conflict resolution skills *Energetic and quality driven with aproven ability to be a productive member of a team dedicated to providingexcellent patient care *Proficient with EMR (EPIC) as neededto independently perform daily tasks *Maintain the highest degree ofprofessional judgment under the supervision and guidance of a licensedphysician Responsibilities *Provides direct care, counseling,history and physical examinations, and teaching to the adult cardiac surgicalpatient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and proceduralsetting *Orders, interprets, and evaluatesappropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests *Develops appropriate plans of careand follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physicalexamination findings *Orders medications and writesprescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies andprocedures *Consistently provides high qualityand timely documentation *Performs bedside procedures as areappropriate to the patient population *PA/NP will first assist in theoperating room and perform endovascular vein harvesting *Discusses patient data with otherphysicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting *Demonstrates expert clinical judgmentskills to function in an independent role *Completes continuing medicaleducation as per state regulations and national registry requirements tomaintain and enhance skills and clinical competence *Additional duties andresponsibilities as required by the department/division
Requirements for Physician Assistants * Master's Degree in PhysicianAssistant Studies * Unrestricted license to practice as aPhysician Assistant in the State of Colorado. * Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C)issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants(NCCPA) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment * Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course ofpractice. * Eligible to provide services reimbursableservices and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid. * Eligible to provide services with nosanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office ofInspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA)List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs. * Unrestricted medical staff membership, withappropriate practice privileges. * Prescriptive authority as appropriate, permedical staff service privileging process. *Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American RedCross
Requirements for Nurse Practitioners * Master's degree in Nursing andgraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program * Nurse Practitioner Certification issued bythe American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association ofCritical-Care Nurses (AACN), or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by theAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) isrequired for hire and must be maintained throughout employment. * Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licenseissued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compactprivileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement * Unrestricted medical staff membership, withappropriate practice privileges * Fill prescriptive authority * Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course ofpractice. * Eligible to provide services reimbursableservices and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid. * Eligible to provide services with nosanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office ofInspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA)List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs. *Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American RedCross
Going beyond quality requires theperfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We arelooking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine isever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. Wesupport creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinaryqualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power tomake sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to yourpotential here.
ExceptionalBenefits We expect you to live a balanced life and enjoy the Colorado lifestyle. Ourcompetitive compensation package includes: * A 403(b) matching account, and a 457(b) deferred compensation savingsplan * Offerings include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disabilitycoverage * Competitive time off plan and wellness benefits * Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance for full andpart-time positions
LoanRepayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service LoanForgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating thePSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness throughSavi.
Location UCHealth Memorial Central is a 485-bedfacility equipped with the latest diagnostic technology and a team devoted toproviding a broad range of primary and specialty service lines. Memorial has adedicated heart program and has received certifications as a chest pain center,heart care center and for TAVR. Memorial is also a certified stroke center.Memorial is also a Level I Trauma Center.
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