Advanced Practice Provider - CTS FT

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview
Works closely with surgeons in providing patient care in both a hospital and office clinic setting. This position assists CVT surgeons in providing patient consultation and evaluation; assistance with surgical procedures in the operating room and other locations; coordination of admissions and discharges. This position is also responsible to provide documentation of services provided in compliance with established medical records, medical staff and billing procedures. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail HealthCare is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Reporting to the APP Manager, the Lead Advanced Practice Provider is a full time clinical position responsible for direct oversight of daily operations for their assigned area. In collaboration with the Medical Director, this position will coordinate the daily activities necessary to ensure service line coverage needs are met in clinical care areas. In addition to scheduling oversight, the Lead APP will serve as the clinical expert to facilitate efficient and high quality care.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Required
• Must be a graduate of an accredited PA/APRN program. Meets educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy.

Experience Qualifications

• 5 years Direct related experience Preferred
• 2 years Clinical experience as an APP in a related department Required
• Experience in cardiovascular patient care Preferred
• OR First Assist experience. Preferred
• Endovascular vein harvesting experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• All APRN incumbents are required to maintain Registered Nurse competencies as designated by Federal and State organizations and as outlined in SVH policy.
• Strong customer focused interpersonal skills (including communication).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and be directly accountable for practice.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities that include modeling behaviors, mentoring, motivating, and professional development.
• Ability to foster a positive culture.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN Must have valid APRN licensure. Be certified as a nurse practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners. Required or
• Physician Assistant (PA) - KSBHA Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 4 months of hire date.
• Additional certification may be required in certain patient care settings or populations. The department director will provide specific information and the time frame in which such certification may be attained at the time of hire/transfer into department.

What you will do

• Perform duties in surgery to include: (supervising surgeon is always present) o First assist o Harvesting of vascular conduits o Using and handling instruments o Assisting in providing exposure (retraction, suction) o Handling tissue o Suturing o Providing hemostasis
• Make daily inpatient rounds and record pertinent patient progress in charts. Complete progress/consult notes and care for patients as per organizational bylaws
• Perform postoperative follow-up care inpatient and ambulatory to include: o Remove sutures, staples o Incise and drain superficial skin infections o Debride, suture care for superficial wounds o Change/remove wound dressings o Initiate emergency resuscitation and stabilization measures on any patient as required o Insertion and/or removal of catheter/tubes to include chest tubes, necklines, arterial lines o Removal of pacing wires
• Write orders, standing orders, and document pertinent data in hospital charts for review and counter signature by surgeon. Perform histories and physicals. Prescribe medications and intravenous fluids.
• Ensures that care delivered to patients is provided according to the Stormont-Vail HealthCare mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures. Practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and within the guidelines of management protocols. Supports the established care models of Stormont Vail Regional Health Center. Has prescriptive authority per Kansas Nurse Practice Act and SVHC protocols.
• Create and maintain a schedule that ensures adequate staffing to cover the needs of assigned area. APP Lead will work with the APP Manager and Administrative Director to define the number of hours per pay period appropriate to complete duties.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director, APP Manager and Division/Department leadership on strategic initiatives. Monitors and maintains APP assignments and adjusts as necessary to account for unscheduled absences.
• In collaboration with the APP Manager, coordinates APP PTO requests, ensures all call needs are appropriately covered, provides scheduling data to inform Manager on PTO requests in accordance with minimum staffing expectations established by the Medical and Operational Directors.
• Assists the APP Manager with the completion performance evaluations for the APP group to include new hire reviews, annual reviews, and corrective actions as necessary.
• Clinical Practice – Follows established standards and practices congruent with the Collaborative Practice Agreement/Physician Assistant Practice Request Form and Written Agreement.
• Modify orientation pathway to better align with the needs of both new graduate and experienced APPs, ensuring onboarding is tailored to individual experience levels while supporting the clinical and operational demands of the position.
• Work with APP Manager to recruit, train/mentor, and retain CTS APPs
• Mentors newly hired APPs throughout the onboarding process and serves as a resource for practice expectations.
• In collaboration with the APP Manager, serves as a point of contact for APP student clinical rotations and observation experiences.
• Clinical Quality – Acts as a champion of clinical quality and assists organizational teams to successfully complete projects that promote superior outcomes and performance efficiency.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Travel Requirements

• 5%

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
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• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.