Covenant HealthCare
US:MI:SAGINAW
DAY SHIFT
FULL TIME BENEFITED
Summary:
The NP/PA of Cardiovascular Surgery demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation
The Physician's Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function in a supervised or independent capacity with the Surgical Services health team. Supervision, where necessary, will be provided by an on-duty physician.
Responsibilities:
Take medical histories, perform physical ixaminations, order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, suture wounds
Assit Phusician with hospital inpatient and out patient surgeries in preparation and conduct of surgical procedures under direct supervision
Perform hospital H&P's, discharge summaries and subsequent care
Perform minor procedures under general supervision of physician
Assist other midlevel providers and physicians in the provision of genenral medical care to our clients
Prescribes or dispenses medication within the scope of licensure
Initiates and orders appropriate diagnostic testing
Assists in surgery fulfilling requirements of a surgical assistant
Provides pre & post-op surgical/medical care
Provides medical education and health promotion/disease prevention education
Participate in "on-call" as determined by department needs.
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduate from an accredited institution
Certification as a Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Current license to practice in the State of Michigan
Continuing medical education as required by the certification body
ACLS and BLS
One year experience in Cardiovasuclar service line - preferred
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to maintain a professional, courteous and compassionate approach to patients and staff
Experience in: surgical/technical procedures including but not limited to: administration of therapeutic injections, central venous and arterial access, digital and local anesthesia, wound care, dressing changes, Venipuncture/arteriopuncture
Electrocardiogram recordings
Nasogastric intubation
Vein harvesting
CPR
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
It has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.
Covenant HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer.
