(Archived) Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothorasic and Vascular Surgery

Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothorasic and Vascular Surgery
Shift: Full Time
Location: Fairfield, CA


Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0800-1700 with flexibility for meetings, or department needs.

The Nurse Practitioner’s primary responsibility is for the care, assessment, and the perioperative management of patients seen in the Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Clinic. This includes but is not limited to rechecks, consultations, medication refills and group visit appointments. Performs focused physical exams as needed, orders diagnostic tests, referrals and establishes/confirms diagnosis. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner prescribes medications, instructs patients and if requested by patient their significant other about medical conditions, medications and treatment. Provides continuity for patients seen by the Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon. Collaborates with the patient’s primary care provider as needed. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner helps facilitate the coordination of services and plan of care. Participates in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery education programs and other group appointments as appropriate. The Nurse Practitioner may provide telephone guidance to patients. Care is provided in accordance with department policy, procedure and guidelines through the use of standardized procedures and under the direction of the supervising physician and/or Medical Director.


Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program, major in Acute Care. Evidence of training related to Cardiac Surgery required.

Licensure and Certifications: Current and unrestricted California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required. Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required. American Heart Association or organizational approved instruction for Basic Life Support and ACLS required. Demonstrates clear credentials check through the AHP process. Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications. Maintains a current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above or can achieve within 60 days of hire.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Minimum of two years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in Cardiac Surgery required. Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status. Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs. Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Adult, Young Adult, and Geriatric. Demonstrates ability to clearly set behavioral limits. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Ability to use computer, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word), multi-line phone, Cerner experience preferred.

Principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence. Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate these principles.

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