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Cardiothoracic Advanced Practice Provider (CNP/PA-C) SMS-3706
Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
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Posted: 07-Jul-25
Location: Springfield, IL
Categories:
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 4988209
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.Assists physician with diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures performed during outpatient visit.
N.Participates in the control and utilization of patient care supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner. Follows SIU HealthCare procedures to capture patient charges for supplies and procedures.
Q.Schedules follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures and other testing as ordered by the MD.
R.Prepares for upcoming clinics by obtaining history from referring physician, pertinent radiologic studies, laboratory results, and operative reports when appropriate.
S.Communicates with call center, patients, families and other healthcare professionals
T.Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs.
U.Acts as liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies.
V.Independently run an outpatient clinic.
B.Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care and necessary prevention activities.
C.Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to the area of health relating to cardiothoracic surgery.
E.Assists with instruction of secretaries in the provision of patient activities.
F.Functions as resource person for general public requesting information regarding assigned Division and SIU Department of Surgery as a whole.
G.Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to cardiothoracic surgery patients.
H.Completes annual training and competencies.
C. Through appropriate committees, initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research.
D. Participates with nursing and other colleagues in the publication of approved research findings.
B. Applies the total quality management process to plan and implement change.
C. Utilizes advanced knowledge to act as a consultant to nurses and other members of the health care team regarding complex patient related problems.
D. Provides telephone consultation to potential clients and health care professionals regarding current otolaryngology health protocols.
D.Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
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)
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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