PA/NP - CARDIOTHORACIC (CT/CV) SURGERY

Company: ENP Network
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Position Description Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of eight hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with approximately 11,000 employees. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, employees, board members, and other volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than 700,000 New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. Job Description Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.****** Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours Location: Presbyterian Hospital Education: * Graduation from a program for Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioner approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American Medical Association, and possess a baccalaureate degree or two (2) years working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant or nurse practitioner. * One to three years experience in cardiac surgery. Credentials: * NM NP or PA License Summary: Assists Physicians during cardiac surgeries. Post operatively rounds on patients and manages patient care. Responsibilities: * Begins patient rounds at 0700. Sees post-op patients in IRR, writes progress notes & transfers orders as needed. And enters orders in PEO * Midlevel (ML) in operating room to be in OR by 0730 and assists in having patient prepped, draped, 7 ready for 0800 start. * Serves as Floor PA ML to start patient rounds on cardiac units. Removes pacer wires and chest tubes as needed. * Prepares post op patient for discharge (prescriptions, coumadin, teaching, post-surgical teaching) and dictates discharge summaries. * Checks all outstanding labs and CXR on in house patients. * Responsible for seeing post op patients in office. * Responsible for seeing pre op patients in office and ensuring H & P's, data sheets, pre-op orders & labs completed. * Serves as on-call PA ML to check out with on-call surgeon at end of day. Checks pre-op patient labs & x-rays. * Serves as Weekend call PA to meet with on-call surgeon. * Performs other functions as required. Benefits Benefits are effective day-one (for .45 FTE and above) and include: * Competitive salaries * Full medical, dental and vision insurance * Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) * Free wellness programs * Paid time off (PTO) * Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions * Continuing education and career development opportunities * Life insurance and short/long term disability programs About New Mexico New Mexico's unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Native American influences contribute to a culturally rich lifestyle. Add in Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta, Los Alamos' nuclear scientists, Roswell's visitors from outer space, and Santa Fe's artists, and you get an eclectic mix of people, places and experiences that make this state great. Cities in New Mexico are continually ranked among the nation's best places to work and live by Forbes magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and other corporate and government relocation managers like Worldwide ERC. New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore, and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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