Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia

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Role Description The APP works amongst a group of 15 physicians and 5 APP within the perioperative process in the department of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia. The APP will cover both inpatient and outpatient populations partnering with patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals to help coordinate, plan, implement, and optimize general anesthesia treatments specializing in neonates/children/adults with congenital and/or acquired heart disease. Many of our patients have challenging complex medical histories and multiple comorbidities. The areas of expertise include cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, MRI/CT, electrophysiological studies, cardiac transplant, and general surgery. Job responsibilities include complete/comprehensive history and physical exams, interpretation of lab results, diagnostic studies, and radiology studies. We frequently consult with other services to optimize care. Other responsibilities include creating and managing a daily cardiac anesthesia schedule in the setting of a very fluid teaching environment running 3-5 locations daily. There are also opportunities to assist cardiac anesthesiologists during procedures for ASA 3-5 pts. The APP also furnishes medications prior to surgery, intraoperative infusions, and post op needs. The team is supportive of interests in research and service projects as well as multiple weekly educational opportunities. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is quick to learn and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) positions are part of a collaborative team consisting of Attending Physicians, Fellows, and a team of advanced practice providers both NPs and PAs. The APP team is highly respected, we are seen as the go to team for the attendings. We actively participate in the education of fellows and visiting residents. Responsibilities for this role include: receiving sign-out from overnight team. Pre-rounding on assigned patients, developing a plan of care for the day for that patient, present patients on rounds, write a daily note, you will be responsible for implementing the plan agreed upon on during rounds and responding to any issues raised by the nurses during the course of the day. The advanced practice provider is credentialed to perform the following procedures: intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, PD drain placement, chest tube removal, pacing wire removal. Nurse Practitioner (NP): The Nurse Practitioner functions under the general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Process Protocol approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The Nurse Practitioner provides routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Nurse Practitioner and the supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Board and Board of Directors. Physician Assistant (PA): The Physician Assistant functions under the general Physician Assistant Role Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the Physician Assistant and his or her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, and the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Board and Board of Directors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. A. An NP/PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the NP/PA's education, training and experience, and which are performed in collaboration with a physician. B. An NP/PA shall consult with a physician regarding any t

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