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PRN Cardiothoracic NP/PA SMS-3806
Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
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PRN Cardiothoracic NP/PA SMS-3806
Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
| A Coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the cardiothoracic surgery clinic with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides clinic nursing care and delegation of clinical duties to LPN's and MA's while in clinic. This care may include but not be limited to obtaining patient histories, assisting with portions of physical examinations, administering medications, providing wound care, performing other nursing procedures and documenting nursing functions appropriately. A Assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members. B. Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in cardiothoracic surgery for continuity of care. C. Develops, implements and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to cardiothoracic surgery patients from referring institutions. D. Participates in the interpretation of assessment data in order to determine actual or potential problems. E. Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professionals. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs. G. Acts as a patient and family advocate using the nursing process and problem solving techniques. H. Rounds on hospitalized patients in order to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care. I. Responds appropriately in emergency situations. J. Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the hospital notification system. K. Performs minor procedures in the clinic as instructed by the surgeon. L. Provides consultations on inpatients. M.P erforms clinic laboratory testing and procedural testing according to clinic protocols. Reports findings to physician and records on patient medical record. N. Schedules follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures and other testing as ordered by the MD. A Provides patient and family education based on assessed need regarding the diagnosis, treatment, protocols and diagnostic testing in the area of cardiothoracic surgery. B. Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care and necessary prevention activities. C. Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to cardiothoracic surgery patients. D. Completes annual training and competencies. Administration 5% A Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees. B. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status. C. Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
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Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations Successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program or physician assistant program Passing score on national certifying examination Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure) |
Internal Number: 5353732
About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.
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