Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Saint Agnes Medical Providers (SAMP) and Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) have an excellent full-time employment opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a multi-specialty group practice located in Fresno, California.

Responsibilities for this opportunity will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Job Duties

• Performing patient histories and physical exams
• Handling daily patient rounds (including critical care), patient education and discharge summaries
• Performing invasive procedures, such as thoracenteses, chest tube insertions, arterial lines.
• 1^st and 2^nd assist in OR, including vein harvesting
• Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between physician and APP
• Has knowledge of the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/ cardiotonic drugs, ventilator management and artificial cardiac devices
• Performs duties of a primary care APP
• Manages other disease entities frequently encountered in the cardiac population, namely hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma, hypothyroidism, and others

Administrative Job Duties

• Ensures all patients are received and treated in a courteous and professional manner
• Assists in identifying and maintaining clinical patient literature and related patient education materials
• Assists in researching, developing, and implementing clinical projects as needed
• Works with administration to ensure there is proper documentation and follow up with all patent complaints
• Assists in developing methods and plans to increase patient referrals
• Participates in company-sponsored activities in order to promote the practice and its providers
• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of electronic medical record (EMR)
• Assists in ensuring that the facilities are in compliance with codes/regulations and that they are conducive to quality patient care.
• Participates in educational events in order to maintain and/or further develop clinical and administrative/leadership skills

Minimum required qualifications for these opportunities include:

• Successful completion of an accredited NP/PA program
• NP/PA Certification
• State of California License
• Active and Current DEA, ACLS and BLS Certification
• If Nurse Practitioner, RNFA certification required
• APP experience in cardiac disease management, surgical specialty, or ICU

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in practicing within an established multi-specialty group.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for the right providers including:

• Pay Range - $67.20 - $107.52
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
• Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement
• CME Allowance