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Luminis Health · 1 day ago

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Luminis Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Cardiac Surgery APP to perform clinical duties under the supervision of the Lead Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner. The role involves patient evaluation and management in various settings, along with performing ICU bedside procedures and assisting in cardiac surgical procedures.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with clinical teams in managing cardiac surgery patients in the pre-operative, peri-operative, post-operative, and outpatient environments

Collects data pertinent to the patient’s health and situation including interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures relevant to the patient’s status, and performs minor surgical procedures (such as vein harvesting)

Formulate a treatment plan for Cardiac problems within scope of practice

Implement therapeutic intervention for specific conditions when appropriate

Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising Cardiac surgeon, or other health care professionals

Compares and contrasts clinical findings, normal and abnormal variations in formulating a diagnosis

Identifies assessment, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic interventions within the plan that reflect current evidence, including data, research, literature and expert clinical knowledge; collaborates with physician on the plan as needed

Cares directly for clients and helps manage complex patients

Promotes patient engagement by explaining treatment plan, identifying and addressing any expected obstacles

Participates in the quality and patient satisfaction review process, incorporating feedback into improvement plans and associated quality forums

Uses quality data to enhance effectiveness of care delivery

Uses current health care research findings and other evidence to expand clinical knowledge, and enhance role performance and increase knowledge of professional issues

Participates in group call duties, including night and weekend coverage

Qualification

Cardiac Surgery ExperiencePatient EvaluationMinor Surgical ProceduresPhysician Assistant LicenseAcute Care Nurse PractitionerClinical CollaborationQuality ImprovementPatient EngagementHealth Care Research