Np/Pa Thoracic And General Robotic

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

The Thoracic & General Robotic NP/PA Surgery provides health care services under the direction of collaborating surgeons in the Department of Surgery under the direction of the Advanced Practice Provider team (APP). Under the direction of the surgeon and APP team the APP is responsible for coordinating the health care plan for the assigned patient population by collaborating with consulting physicians and health care professionals. The APP carries out physician orders and maintains the continuum of care through the coordination and integration of all phases of patient care, guided by progress notes, consults, care plans, critical pathways, managed care guidelines, best practice protocols, evidenced based care, and the utilization review processes. In partnership with the supervising physician, the APP evaluates care based on quality and core measures, access and cost effectiveness. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care by focusing on age specific, developmental and spiritual needs and serving as a role model in patient care, consulting, teaching, and leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical care for Thoracic and General Robotic surgical patients: Formulates and implements medical plans of care for acute management of all patients within this subset with collaborating physicians. Patient work-up including history and physical examination with ordering of appropriate laboratory tests, x-ray studies and other diagnostic studies as indicated. Operative assisting, including first and second assisting all thoracic and robotic procedures, operating room set up, any perioperative procedures required and opening and closing of incisions as indicated. Transport and initial care of the operative patient in the recovery room with completion of initial orders, brief operative note and discharge summaries as needed. Participation in the care of off-service patients as indicated by supervising physician request. Order appropriate diagnostic and laboratory data under the direction of the supervising physician and communicate results to physicians and other health care providers. Assess changes in patient status and institute routine and emergency interventions to stabilize patients under the direction of the supervising physician and APP team. Document plan of care and patient progress in medical records and narrative summaries. Evaluate and document patient outcomes and revise the plan under the direction of collaborating physicians in association with other specialty consultants. Help facilitate discharge planning along with patients, families, other members of the health care team and referral agencies.

Collaborate with other disciplines:

Act as the daily central liaison to all health care team members for patient care concerns Coordinate speech, physical and occupational therapies Participate in patient care conferences and peer quality review with collaborating physician, consulting medical teams, and other health care disciplines

Education Focus:

Explain the purpose, preparation and potential effects of the procedure to patient and families

Provide pre-operative teaching and discharge planning to patients and families.

Design, instruct, and review information and programs pertinent to the inpatient and outpatient surgical population.

Participate on hospital, nursing and medical committees as designated.

Serve as a hospital resource to staff, patients, and families.

Develop and implement a personal continuing education program to maintain current knowledge of surgical care and associated medical concerns.

Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approach conflict in a constructive manner. Help identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, employees and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places. Follow all HIPAA policies and procedures.

Behave in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health System. Adheres to Trinity Health "Performance Standards - Focus on Others".

Assume responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, patients and families. Report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices including near misses and actual errors either to management or using the SJMHS THAA anonymous reporting system (MIDAS).

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

NP Education:

Master's Degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with emphasis on area of certification/licensure.

NP Licensure:

Current Registered Nurse and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Michigan.

PA Education:

Requires graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.

PA Licensure:

Current License/Certification as Physician Assistant with the State of Michigan.

Experience:

Surgical experience preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Analytic skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent of work time when planning and performing professional nursing care.
• Ability to walk and stand continuously for 50% of time, ability to sit for 50% of time.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.