Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery

NP - Qualifications

• Certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) is required and verified by School Transcript.
• Certification as a nurse practitioner by an approved certifying organization.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• ACLS certification required by the end of the conditional period.
• DEA certificate and prescribing and dispensing privileges.
• Two years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required.

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Reviews patient records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs complete physical exam and records findings. Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs.
• Assists in transition of care from inpatient to outpatient settings.
• Completes written sign outs when going of shift and interim summaries when going off service.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes. Issue diagnostic orders and transcribes orders.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat all ages served.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• May perform “First Assist” on surgeries as needed.
• Provide post acute follow up care in the Cardiology Clinic.