Advanced Practice Provider - Vascular Surgery

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A Brief Overview
The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a NP/PA as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws:

What you will do

·    Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Vascular Surgery attendings, residents, fellows, nurses, and referring providers    to manage a high-volume inpatient vascular surgery service.

• Coordinate and oversee inpatient diagnostic testing.
• Manage and adjust medications in alignment with patient care plans.
• Facilitate comprehensive care coordination across services and providers.
• Manage referrals and ensure timely follow-up care.
• Lead discharge planning to support safe and effective transitions of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, procedures, and post-discharge care.
• Promote optimal patient outcomes with a focus on improving overall health and well-being.

Education Qualifications

·        (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing, or

·        Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program

Experience Qualifications

·        Prior experience managing complex cardiovascular patients preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
• Must have computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio, and
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Ohio, or
• Current Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Climbing - Occasionally (50 lbs)
• Balancing - Occasionally