ABOUT THE POSITION
UofL Physicians seeks an advanced practice clinician to work in collaboration with the CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) Intensivists and adult cardiothoracic surgical teams at our Jewish Hospital location. The APC will provide comprehensive care to the cardiothoracic patients in the step-down units and intensive care units. This is a flex position day/night, requirements will be discussed in an interview.
Practice includes daily rounding/surgical progress notes on all cardiothoracic patients. Daily inpatient and outpatient management of cardiothoracic patients, which encompasses evaluation and assessment of patients, development, implementation and reassessment of treatment plan, care-coordination, follow-up, and completion of thorough discharge summaries. The APC will supervise and mentor registered nurses in the management of all cardiothoracic patients. The APC, in collaboration with the physician(s) and multi-disciplinary healthcare team is responsible for participation in cardiovascular service line committees, education of appropriate staff on protocols, patient education and disease management.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The population of patients managed/cared for includes, but is not limited to those with acute decompensated heart failure, post-operative complex cardiac surgical procedures, acute myocardial infarction, complicated endocarditis, aortic dissections, percutaneous temporary ventricular assist support devices, and LVADs.
Performs comprehensive History & Physical, Consults, and inpatient daily surgical progress notes on adult cardiothoracic patients in CVICU and step-down units in conjunction with collaborating physician(s). Assessment and management of chest tubes, epicardial wires, central venous lines. Management of anti-arrhythmic medications, anti-coagulation and titration of inotropic medications. Performs outpatient post-operative follow-up care in the office.
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QUALIFICATIONS |
Education and Certification: APRN: Graduate of an accredited program with Master of Science in Nursing. Board Certification Required. Acute Care certification focus is preferred, but not required. PA: Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants or its predecessor or successor agencies and has passed the certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or its predecessor or successor agencies.
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Please send an updated CV to Randi Ragan at randi.ragan@uoflhealth.org to apply for this great opportunity.
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