Cardiothoracic Surgical APP | Avera Heart Hospital
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Avera is hiring a Cardiothoracic Surgical APP | Avera Heart Hospital. Avera Heart Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cardiothoracic Surgical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care, including surgical assistance, inpatient management, and outpatient clinical services. This position is essential to the multidisciplinary approach to delivering exceptional surgical care.
Key focus areas include Serve as first assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, Perform endovascular harvesting of saphenous veins and radial arteries for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and other procedures, and Manage hospitalized cardiothoracic patients, including pre- and post-operative care.
Successful candidates bring Current Licensure as Nurse Practitioner, Current Licensure as Physician Assistant, and Experience in Endovascular Vein and Artery Harvesting. Important skills include Surgical First Assistance, Endovascular Harvesting Of Saphenous Veins, Endovascular Harvesting Of Radial Arteries, Inpatient Care, Patient Evaluations, and Assessments. Preferred (not required): Cardiology Focus and Cardiovascular Surgery Focus.
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Location:
Sioux Falls, SD
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cardiothoracic surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care, including surgical assistance, inpatient management, and outpatient clinical services. This position is essential to our multidisciplinary approach to delivering exceptional surgical care.
Responsibilities:
Surgical First Assistance:
Serve as first assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
Perform endovascular harvesting of saphenous veins and radial arteries for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and other procedures.
Inpatient Care:
Manage hospitalized cardiothoracic patients, including pre- and post-operative care.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Perform patient evaluations, assessments, and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Outpatient Clinical Care:
Conduct follow-up visits and manage the ongoing care of cardiothoracic surgical patients in the clinic setting.
Educate patients and families about post operative care.
Help coordinate follow-up care back to cardiology once post cardiothoracic surgery care has been determined to be completed.
Procedural Competencies:
Proficient in the use of advanced surgical equipment and techniques related to vein and artery harvesting.
Skilled in the management of wound care, suturing, and other perioperative tasks.
Collaboration and Leadership :
Actively participate in case discussions and care planning with the cardiovascular surgical and medical teams.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the cardiovascular department.
Qualifications:
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in South Dakota required.
Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or PA with a focus on cardiology or cardiovascular surgery preferred.
Experience in endovascular vein and artery harvesting is required.
Strong background in inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care preferred.
Proficient in clinical assessment, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment planning.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.
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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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