Cardiovascular Surgery NP or PA (Chest Failure)

The nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) provides patient services to patients with cardiovascular disease consistent with practice standards as well as consistent with services customary to the collaborating physician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs all functions and procedures of a hospital provider under general direction of collaborating physicians. Interprets and evaluates patient data as authorized by the collaborating physician for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients.

Attends patient care rounds with the cardiovascular Surgery team

Performs patient care to include evaluation and management services diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures congruent with UTMP policies.

Evaluates and triages individual patients and physician/patient calls. Initiates verbal and written orders. Triages phone calls for physicians. Provides patient teaching and facilitates communication between physician, client, and other hospital personnel.

May assist cardiovascular surgeons in the operating room and cardiac cath lab

Serves as liaison between hospital staff, physicians and patients.

Assists with office follow up visits and consults as needed. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Valid TN current license as an advanced nurse practitioner or physician assistant

Prefer a minimum of two years’ experience as a* Cardio Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Board Certification

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Methodist University Hospital is the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the Methodist Healthcare system. It is a 617-bed facility located in the heart of the Memphis Medical Center.

Some features of the hospital include:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Home to the Transplant Institute that specializes in solid organ transplants of the kidney, liver and pancreas

Methodist Healthcare is an non-profit integrated health care delivery system, dedicated to the art of healing through our faith-based commitment to minister to the whole person.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown and a low cost of living. With many theaters, museums, parks, malls and sporting events, there's always something to do in Memphis. Good food, nice weather and great people make Memphis a wonderful place to live.

• Warm summers and mild winters
• Outdoor Activities year-round
• Jazz, blues and various culture abounds in this vibrant city
• International airport that is convenient and centrally located
• Museums, art galleries, multiples colleges, and a 1.2 million metro population

For more information on Memphis, whether you're moving here or just visiting, go to the Memphis Regional Chamber or the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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