Job Summary
Provides patient care and surgical under leadership supervision. Provides a wide range of surgical and medical services which may include autotransfusion services, vein harvesting, assisting with cardiac programs or thoracic programs. Possesses knowledge of the procedures performed by Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeons, must be able to provide 1st assist as needed. Demonstrates independent competency in Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH).

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.

• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.

• Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.

• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.

• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.

• Determines treatment plan for patient.

• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.

• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.

• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

• Performs clinic duties one day a week with assigned physician.

• Performs Endoscopic Vein Harvest Proficiently.

• Call rotation is on a Q6 night and weekend call rotation

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Education, Experience and Certifications.
Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate. 5 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience required.
Nurse Practitioner
Masters Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP, AGACNP, PNP-AC or NNP board certification preferred according to population served.
Physician Assistant
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Masters Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

At Atrium Health, formerly Carolinas HealthCare System, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

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Carolinas HealthCare System is an EOE/AA Employer