Surgeon - Cardiothoracic jobs in Manchester, NH

Performs diversified, clinical duties in support of the Cardiothoracic Surgical Associated outpatient operations. Collaborates with the Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates (CTSA) attending surgeons in the delivery of cardiac, thoracic and vascular care and treatment to patients and family members.

Under the direct supervision of the Cardiothoracic Surgical physicians and within established Catholic Medical Center departmental policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:

1. Performs minor procedures at the bedside as described by the Nurse Practitioner (APRN) core privileges.

2. Gathers pertinent information, interviews patients and performs physical examinations on patients within established standards of care and practice. Promptly reports this information to the physicians, formulates a differential diagnosis and plan based on this assessment.

3. Write orders including diagnostic tests and medication, after consultation with the appropriate physician to accomplish a long-term plan of care.

4. Dictates history, physicals and surgical consults promptly, records brief summaries in progress notes.

5. Performs daily assessments of patients as directed by the physicians, to include relevant interval history, physical exam and review of objective data.

6. Visits patients after procedures to assess their status, answer appropriate questions and provide emotional support to patients and family members.

7. Discharges patients, write prescriptions, completes necessary paperwork and dictates discharge summaries when directed.

8. Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention.

9. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

10. Demonstrates courtesy, respect and caring to patients, families, physicians and coworkers and maintains professional rapport with external parties and organizations.

11. Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and their families.

12. Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate testing worksheets and medical record.

13. Upon completion of an abnormal noninvasive test, collaborates with surgeon to formulate an appropriate plan of care based on physical and clinical findings.

14. Communicates with referring physicians to review abnormal test results. Documents all interactions in the patient’s medical record.

15. Contact patients with follow up information on abnormal testing, when directed by a physician. Documents all interactions in the patient’s medical record.

16. Contacts patients in response to questions and concerns. Documents all interactions in the patient’s medical record.

17. Adheres to guidelines for appropriate billing and coding all patient encounters. Promptly submits billing information.

18. Provides backup for clinical emergencies when the rounding physician is not immediately available during regular daytime hours.

19. Keeps knowledge base current by reading professional literature and attending educational programs.

20. Assists in developing protocols and treatment plans, which improve the delivery of care to Surgical Care Group patients.

21. Adhere to infection control, safety, and to Universal Precaution Procedures.

22. Identify problems and function independently and when appropriate collaborate with others to seek resolution.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Generally Monday through Friday, work schedule may include eight hours per day.

• Personnel are expected to cover for absences by rotating or working extra shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

Experience:

• Experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Licensed by the state of New Hampshire as a Nurse Practitioner.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Must be completed through the American Heart Association.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Must be completed through the American Heart Association.