CT Surgery Operating Room and Clinic APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

Join our team of top-notch medical professionals and provide world-class care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries. We are seeking a skilled and experienced CT Surgery Operating Room Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate has experience in the operating room and clinical settings, with a preference for EVH experience. This role does not require any call, night shifts, or weekends, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a First or Second Assistant during cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

Assist surgeons with patient positioning, draping, suturing, and tissue handling.

Prepare and manage surgical instruments and equipment.

Assist with the setup and breakdown of the operating room.

Support surgeons during minimally invasive procedures.

Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure efficiency and safety.

Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.

Follow all hospital policies and safety protocols.

Required Skills:

Strong clinical assessment and surgical skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a surgical team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of sterile techniques and infection control protocols.

Attention to detail and ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.

Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing schedules.

Schedule:

4-day work week.

2 days in the operating room and 2 clinic days.

Schedule is typically 4, 10 hour shifts

A Brief Overview
Provides supervision and management of advanced practice providers (APPs) in a distinct clinical service line. Provides clinical direction and education, works closely with operational and physician leaders, and has oversight of hiring, termination, and professional growth and development of their APPs. Also functions under the general Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or the Physician Assistant (PA) Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC).

Locations
Stanford Health Care - Palo Alto, California

What you will do

• The essential functions of a Lead Advanced Practice Professional fall in three categories: Clinical Oversight and Leadership; Administration; and Internal/External Legal/Regulatory Issues. The Lead APP must supervise a minimum of 10 APPs.
• Clinical Oversight and Leadership:
• Co-direct the clinical, operational, and administrative initiatives of the service line Medical Director and unit nursing management team.
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with the staff APPs.
• Ensure clinical competency and adherence to policy through practice analysis and case review of APPs with physicians.
• Investigate and respond to patient/family complaints from patients and families about care.
• Orient new staff APPs.
• Provide education to staff APPs.
• Participates as a representative the in hospital-wide committees.
• Serve as a representative on the professional and evaluation committees.
• Ensures all operational mandates and initiatives are completed (e.g., C-I-CARE rounds).
• Administration:
• Review and participate in financial planning and issues for the service.
• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, coaching, mentoring, and discipline of staff APPs.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues.
• Coordinate quality improvement/process improvement programs.
• Provide 24-hour administrator on-call coverage for the service line.
• Coordinate the scheduling of the APPs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Internal and External Legal/Regulatory Issues:
• Ensure compliance and participate in Medical Staff Services initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Be informed of and advocate for practice models that allow clinicians to practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.
• Participate in regional and national discussions that affect APP practice.
• Work with hospital operations in regards to funding/billing/reimbursement models.
• Participate in the legislative and health policy issues affecting advanced practice.

Education Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Nurse: