Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Thoracic Surgery & Interventional Pulmonology
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Thoracic Surgery & Interventional Pulmonology
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Job Description
Baptist MD Anderson is a premier cancer center that combines the strengths of the regions most preferred healthcare provider Baptist HealthMD Anderson Cancer Centeracademic-caliber oncology carepatient-centered community-based setting with the renowned cancer care expertise of. As one of only seven health systems in the country selected to replicate MD Andersons proven model of care we offer providers the best of both worlds: within a.
In support of our mission we recently opened a 330000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to oncology caredesigned to enhance the patient experience and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Position Overview
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP)outpatient clinic operating room inpatient care and post-operative follow-up will play a vital role in the care of thoracic surgery patients across all phases including long-term surveillance for cancer patients.
Key Responsibilities
Outpatient Care:
Manage patients independently in clinic including post-operative visits cancer surveillance and urgent issues.
Perform outpatient procedures such as ultrasound-guided thoracentesischest tube removal and.
Collaborate with RNs to triage postoperative concerns and patient messages.
Complete clinic notes orders and referrals in a timely manner.
Participate in weekly tumor boards and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Inpatient Responsibilities:
Round independently on post-operative patients managing chest tubes drains wounds pain control labs imaging and discharges.
Evaluate and present new thoracic surgery consults and interventional pulmonology consults in coordination with the supervising physician.
Procedural/ Operating Room:
First-assist in open minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgical procedures.
Complete perioperative notes and orders as required.
Support interventional pulmonology procedures
Hours: Monday- Friday
Call:
Rotating night and weekend call
Home call coverage for thoracic surgery and interventional pulmonology
Weekend inpatient rounding and emergency OR coverage as needed.
Education Required
Masters Degree
Education Preferred
Masters Degree
Experience
1-2 years of experience as a first assist or RNFA preferred robot experienced preferred
Strong clinical judgment communication skills and the ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment
License and Certification
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Employment Type
Full-Time
