REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Physician Assistant/MSN program or other Masters of Science degree in a health related field including six (6) to twelve (12) months of clinical internship.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a minimum of a Masters of Science in Nursing, including six (6) to twelve (12) months of clinical internship.
Experience:
Candidate should ideally hold at least twelve (12) months of relevant work experience as an advanced practice provider, preferably in an acute care and/or cardiology setting.
Certification/Licensure
Must hold minimum licensure and in "good standing" in one of the following in the State of Michigan: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
If Physician Assistant, must hold certification from the National Commission of Certification.
Current BCLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Must be credentialed for clinical privileges through the SJMO AHP Credentials Committee and the SJMO Board of Trustees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health.Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies of Trinity Health.Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.Assumes responsibility of patient care as a first line provider to critically ill patients in CCU.Works in collaboration with attending cardiologists, intensivists, consultants, cardiology fellows, medical residents, APPs, nurses, and other members of the care team to provide patient care.Facilitates and oversees the care of all patients in CCU participating in daily multidisciplinary rounds on all patients.Coordinates and performs patient assessments, H&P's, admission orders, necessary testing, follow-up care, consults, and discharge planning.Prepares appropriate pre and post operative orders in consultation with the attending cardiologist.Manages post procedural care including appropriate response to complications. Manages various cardiac devices in collaboration with care team.Performs technical procedures as credentialed and authorized. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.Assumes responsibility for professional growth by attending continuing education conferences, procedure and device in-services and unit educational offerings.OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.