The Physician Assistant/Certified Nurse Practitioner is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of cardiothoracic surgery patients. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the Physician Assistant/Certified Nurse Practitioner acts as a clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator, leader and researcher.
Clinical
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.
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)
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