APP Surgical Nocturnist

Job description

Position Title APP Surgical Nocturnist Heart Center: Position Summary / Career Interest: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the APP Surgical Nocturnist role manages health problems and coordinates health care in the CTS intensive care unit with exclusive coverage during the night shift hours. Responsible for delivering patient care and medical services to individuals, families and groups by utilizing standards of care in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations to assess health status, diagnose medical conditions, develop medical plan of care, implement treatments and evaluate patient responses in collaboration with a collaborative/sponsoring physician as describes in a Collaborative Practice Agreement. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: Critical care management of cardiothoracic surgery patients and mechanical circulatory support in the intensive care unit. - Able to evaluate medical problems of clients in the assigned practice setting and appropriately requests consults to other specialties when indicated. - Provides education to patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medication...